ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are seeking a versatile and proactive HR Generalist to join our team. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this role is a perfect fit for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a blend of strategic compliance, systems management, and employee-facing support. As a cornerstone of our HR and Recruitment team, you will ensure a seamless experience for our employees throughout their entire journey with us.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Onboarding & Integration: Initiate and manage the end-to-end onboarding, including leading our Orientation programs, ensuring every new hire feels welcomed and equipped for success from Day 1.
- Performance: Own probationary review process, partnering with managers to ensure clear communication and timely feedback for new team members.
- Compliance: Stay current on Policy & Legislation updates, ensuring our internal policies remain compliant and up to date with all legislative requirements.
- Immigration: Manage Immigration documentation and provide support for employees immigrating or going through the work permit process in Canada.
- Consultant: Lead the process for contractor/consultant renewals, ensuring all agreements are updated, compliant, and tracked accurately.
- Offboarding: Oversee the offboarding process, ensuring departing employees are supported, exit interviews performed and all administrative requirements are handled with care.
- HRIS & Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for our HRIS, maintaining data integrity, providing technical assistance to staff, and optimizing system workflows. Complete administrative tasks such as letters of employment, organizational charts.
- Payroll: Review the HRIS system for accuracy each pay period in coordination with the payroll department.
- Recruitment Support: Assist with hiring workflows, including posting job descriptions, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews to help grow Digital Extremes.
- Provide essential coverage for the Front Office/Reception desk during periods of vacation, or vacation to ensure a seamless experience for visitors and staff.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3+ years in a HR Generalist role.
- Advanced proficiency in Google suite and Microsoft Office; specifically Excel for data, analytics & reporting
- Proven skill within HRIS platforms is a strong asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.
- Exceptional Typing Skills: Fast and accurate typing ability to manage high-volume documentation and live meeting notes.
- A methodical self-starter willing to jump into any project, pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines with minimal guidance.
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.
- Possession of, or progress toward, a CHRP or CHRL designation is highly preferred.
- Experience working autonomously and owning projects from beginning to end..
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.
Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.