People Specialist

Summary

Join EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) as a People Specialist, HR Advisory & Compliance and contribute to the future of esports and gaming! This role provides comprehensive HR support and advice to employees and managers, handling day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance, and assisting with employee relations, recruitment, and performance management. The ideal candidate will be based in the metro NYC area with occasional office visits, and remote work within the EST time zone may be considered. You will partner with various teams, including Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, and collaborate with global HR Business Partners. This position reports to the Director, People Advisory & Compliance. The role requires 4+ years of HR experience and a solid understanding of US employment laws. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and HR certifications are a plus.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as an HR Advisory, HR Specialist, or similar HR role, preferably in a multinational or fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels and build strong working relationships
• Solid understanding of US employment laws and multi-state HR compliance requirements
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, with a focus on practical solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnership for strategic and operational HR initiatives in the US region, offering day-to-day HR support and execution of strategies
• Act as a key advisor to the US team, understanding business needs and providing HR solutions to support growth and organizational goals
• Keep PC&S team informed on relevant HR trends and regulatory updates that may impact the business, building relationships to gain support for HR initiatives
• Advise leaders and employees on HR policies and procedures, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational practices
• Ensure compliance with US employment laws, covering federal, state, and local requirements, and manage employee-related legal processes as needed
• Implement and update HR policies and procedures to align with local regulations and organizational practices
• Support efforts to improve the work environment, employee engagement, and company culture through HR programs
• Identify and address strategic, operational, or compliance-related HR risks
• Support HR administrative tasks, coordinating with the HR Shared Services team to maintain accurate employee records
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to align US recruiting efforts with company-wide hiring strategies
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to support onboarding programs and deliver learning initiatives for new hires and employees
• Work closely with global HR Business Partners to implement and adapt global HR initiatives to meet regional needs
• Support key HR processes in the US, including performance management, organizational changes, and compensation planning
• Assist in implementing global Learning & Development initiatives to close performance gaps and enhance employee development
• Address employee relations matters as needed, in consultation with global HRBPs and management
• Contribute to organizational design initiatives and support HR aspects of restructuring when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems and Jira is a plus, with strong organizational and data management skills
• Exposure to global or multinational HR practices is a plus
• Knowledge of the Canadian employment law is a plus
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus

Benefits

• Remote work within the EST time zone may be considered
• The pay for this position is anticipated to have a base salary range of $60,000 to $110,000