We are looking for a Head of People to partner with our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Executive Team and take ownership of Wildlife's People function. As we compete globally we need world-class talents working so well together that would cause envy to any Olympic team. More than that, we want to be the place where exceptional people can create the best work of their lives.  As the largest gaming company in Brazil by an order of magnitude, we have an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of the local gaming ecosystem and place Brazil on the world map of gaming development powerhouses.

The Head of People has a pivotal role in that journey. They will own Recruiting, Talent Development, HR Business Partnership, Total Rewards, Payroll, and HR Operations. In addition to that, the Head of People will help us reinforce a culture of results and accountability. The Head of People at Wildlife sits in the driving seat, designing, implementing, and running the strategy, programs, and initiatives that will help Wildlife strengthen its leading position in the tech talent market in Brazil. 

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with an owner mindset to help us make history and reshape the world's largest entertainment industry.

We know that the work we do has a high impact on our company's success and culture. The right person for this position is curious by nature, and comfortable in a "take the initiative" environment, loves solving problems, and can thrive in a fast and growing business. 

What you'll do

• Leadership:
  Shape Wildlife's talent strategy
  Coach and develop senior leaders on people related topics
  Build and develop a high-performance people team
  Develop new leaders and successors for own organization
• Talent Acquisition:
  Develop and implement a robust talent acquisition strategy to attract top talent from the best universities and industry leaders
  Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience
  Collaborate with department heads to understand hiring needs and ensure timely and effective hiring
• HR Business Partnership (HRBPs):
  Lead and manage the HRBP team to provide strategic support to all departments
  Ensure HRBPs are effectively supporting leaders in their roles, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and development
• Total Rewards:
  Design and oversee a competitive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
  Ensure our rewards strategy is aligned with company goals and market trends
• Talent Management:
  Develop and implement talent management programs to ensure we have the right people in the right roles
  Lead initiatives for employee development, succession planning, and leadership development
  Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Management Practices and Accountability:
  Disseminate and promote good management practices across the organization
  Ensure accountability for performance and development through robust performance management systems

What you'll need

• Experience and Education:
  Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in HR
  Proven experience in HR disciplines, talent acquisition, talent management, and total rewards
  Experience in tech and startups is a plus
• Skills:
  Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business goals into HR strategies
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
  Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure success
  Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing and mentoring HR professionals

More about you

• Passion for People: You have a genuine passion for people and believe in the power of a strong HR function to drive business success.
• Results-Oriented: You are focused on achieving results and driving performance, holding yourself and others accountable for delivering on commitments.
• Innovative Mindset: You are open to new ideas and approaches, constantly looking for ways to improve HR practices and processes.
• Resilience and Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can navigate through change and uncertainty with ease.
• Collaborative Approach: You believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, and you work well with others to achieve common goals.
• Integrity and Trust: You operate with the highest level of integrity and build trust through transparency and ethical behavior.

About Wildlife

Nice to meet you, we are Wildlife! Our games have been downloaded over 3.4 billion times and we are one of the leading mobile game developers and publishers in the world - in 2023 we were the #18 mobile gaming company in terms of downloads globally, ahead of Ubisoft, King, Supercell and several others you may have heard of. And our business is global indeed, our top markets in terms of revenue are North America and East Asia and we have teams in Brazil, US and Europe. 

In our portfolio you will find successful shooting, racing, coloring, war and puzzle games. Our goal is to create the games that will shape this generation in the same way that Mario did in the 90s. We believe that the defining games of this generation will be free-to-play and will be played on smartphones – the largest platform that ever existed. 

Wildlife is one of the few game companies in Latin America to attract top-tier investment from outside the region, closing significant financings from leading firms like Bessemer Ventures and Benchmark Capital, among others – a recognition of both our professionalism and the size of our opportunity.

Global, diversified and backed by top-tier investment firms.

Equal Opportunity

Wildlife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We're committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. 

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