HR Business Partner (Gamedev, Cyprus)

For a game development studio, we are looking for an HR Business Partner who will become a key figure for the office in Limassol and help build a strong, sustainable, and mature HR function closely aligned with the business.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on: working closely with teams, influencing decisions, building processes, and not shying away from difficult conversations.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a strategic partner to team leads and C-level executives
• Developing and implementing HR strategy aligned with business and product needs
• Supporting workforce planning and scaling teams for new projects
• Advising managers on hiring, onboarding, development, and retention
• Participating in final-stage interviews for key roles
• Building transparent grading systems, career tracks, and motivation frameworks
• Designing and implementing Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Driving employee engagement and feedback processes
• Acting as a mediator in complex situations: resolving conflicts and supporting challenging cases (including terminations)
• Developing and strengthening company culture (initiatives, gamification, internal activities)
• Contributing to the evolution of HR processes and implementing modern tools, including AI
• Supporting employees during relocation
• Overseeing HR operations and documentation

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience as an HR BP / HR Lead / HR Generalist in gamedev or IT
• Proven experience partnering closely with business leaders and influencing decisions
• Experience building or transforming HR processes
• Understanding of product team structures (engineering, art, game design)
• Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Ability to handle complex situations and conflicts
• English level B2 or higher

Nice to have

• Experience in gamedev (understanding roles and development processes)
• Hands-on experience with grading systems, performance management, and compensation & motivation frameworks.
• Experience with employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Familiarity with AI tools in HR
• Experience scaling teams

Important for this role

• Willingness to work from the Limassol office and be a key point of support for the local team
• Genuine interest in the gaming industry
• Flexibility in communication and ability to adapt your approach to different stakeholders

What we offer

• Opportunity to have a real impact on teams and business processes
• Work in a creative and fast-growing environment
• Flexible start of the working day
• Support for professional development and learning
• Paid sick leave and additional benefits
• Relocation to Cyprus