People Operations Manager

Lead Talent Acquisition & HR

You’ll be the strategic and operational anchor of all HR activities — from hiring top talent to building scalable HR processes, driving employee engagement, managing performance, and fostering a workplace that encourages creativity and collaboration. If you're passionate about recruitment, thrive in a high-ownership environment, and want to make a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of overall HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP, HR Generalist, or People Ops role
• Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in a product-based or gaming/ tech-driven environment
• Prior experience in managing the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit
• Exposure to startup or fast-paced team environments where building structure is part of the role
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, compliance requirements, and documentation standards
• Proficiency in working with HRMS platforms (KEKA preferred), Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience in employee engagement, performance management, and internal communication
• Experience in managing or mentoring junior HR staff
• Comfortable working closely with founders/leadership and managing high levels of ownership

Technical Skills:

• Strong command over

  full-cycle recruitment

  tools (i.e., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Hands-on experience with

  HRMS

  platforms (preferably

  KEKA

  )
• Proficient in

  Microsoft Excel

  and

  Google Workspace

• Understanding of

  labor laws

  ,

  statutory compliance

  , and

  HR documentation

• Familiarity with

  LinkedIn Recruiter

  ,

  job portals

  , and

  sourcing tools

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional

  communication

  and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sense of

  ownership, accountability

  , and discretion
• Excellent at

  administration and time management

• Ability to

  multitask and prioritize

  in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

• Problem-solving

  mindset with a bias for action and solution orientation

Role Responsibilities:

Recruitment (Primary Focus)

• Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for tech, design, art, production, QA, and support roles
• Develop and manage hiring strategies, pipelines, and sourcing plans aligned with studio goals
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role needs, craft JDs, and build structured interview processes
• Own candidate experience, right from sourcing to onboarding
• Drive employer branding efforts across platforms

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Oversee onboarding, confirmation, exits, and all documentation with high attention to detail
• Maintain and improve HRMS processes (preferably on KEKA) for attendance, leave, and data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with statutory HR requirements and internal policy frameworks
• Manage HR audits, compensation inputs, and vendor coordination (e.g., insurance, payroll partners)

Culture & Engagement

• Champion Cympl’s studio culture and ensure employees are aligned, engaged, and supported roles
• Conceptualize and execute employee engagement initiatives, events, and wellness programs
• Address employee grievances with empathy, fairness, and discretion

Performance & Growth

• Facilitate performance management processes: goal setting, reviews, feedback loops
• Partner with leads on growth plans, career pathing, and retention strategies
• Support L&D needs by identifying skill gaps and driving learning opportunities

Leadership & Strategic Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and founders on all people-related matters
• Translate business challenges into scalable HR solutions
• Manage the HR team and mentor them on day-to-day operations and growth

We’re shaping the future of mobile gaming while exploring the world of hybrid casual games that stand out. Join a collaborative team that values creativity, ownership, and fun. At Cympl, we don’t just build games — we build an environment where people grow, thrive, and make an impact.