People Operations & Benefits Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

Scopely is looking for a People Operations & Benefits Specialist to join our People Team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis working 3 days a week from the hub on a fixed term contract for 9 months. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. We make sure our teams have everything they need to create amazing games. The People team manages everything from benefits & employee engagement to professional development opportunities and more! What You Will Do The Senior People Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of HR functions and enhancing the employee experience. This role combines operational expertise with strategic input, supporting organizational goals through efficient HR processes, compliance adherence, and employee engagement. You will also be supporting the design and administration of benefits programs in partnership with our global Benefits team. HR Operations and Compliance Ensure all HR processes align with local labor laws, and global standards, proactively addressing compliance issues and update our practices as legislation changes, including minimum wage. Serve as a subject matter expert on employment regulations, supporting audits and legal reviews as needed. Collaborate with the Legal team, IT, and HR Tech to refine and maintain HR systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance with data privacy regulations. Prepare and submit mandatory compliance reports to government agencies, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Ensure accuracy for all new hire data and perform quarterly audits. Employee Lifecycle Management Responsible for onboarding new hires and delivering the People Operations new hire orientations Ensure that all new hires have the legal right to work and have completed all required documentation before their first day. For hires requiring a visa, coordinate with the global mobility team to facilitate the process Save all documents, employment contracts, ID, and all local required documents to the employee Workday profile Conduct employment verifications for eligibility to work Partner with the People Business Partner Org and Legal for offboarding processes. Drive continuous improvement in processes to deliver a seamless employee experience As needed, act as a trusted advisor for the PBP function, as well as managers and employees, providing guidance regarding local legislation Create templates to be used for out-of-cycle job changes that impact Compensation and Business Titles Policy Development and Implementation Partner with Employee Relations in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company culture and legal requirements Communicate policy updates effectively to employees and leadership Ensure that policies and procedures are easily accessible to employees and the People Team Data Analytics and Reporting Generate and analyze JIRA metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve processes and productivity, including the use of AI Use People Analytics metrics to improve current processes Conduct monthly audits of our HRIS to ensure data is accurate People Operational System Collaborate across teams to ensure that we have a functional People operating system that seamlessly supports the business Partner with teams to create SOPs for the primary processes within the People function, ensuring a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities Benefits Act as the go-to person for employee benefits in India, including health insurance, Life and accident insurance, statutory benefits, and wellness programs Administer leave of absence requests for employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations and maintaining accurate records across assigned countries Work with the Global Benefits team to coordinate provider relationships, issue resolution, and renewals Localize and communicate benefit policies clearly to employees, ensuring they are well understood and accessible Support statutory filings and compliance related to benefits Address employee questions related to benefits in all assigned countries Collect feedback on benefit programs and help improve offerings in partnership with the Sr. Manager, Global Benefits What We’re Looking For 3 to 4 years of HR generalist or related experience (you have experience in a wide variety of HR functions such as Onboarding, Global Mobility & Relocation, Offboarding, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Payroll) Ability to work independently and problem solve while being able to handle sensitive and confidential information Working knowledge of current local employment laws; knowledge of other European countries is a plus Ability to perform in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong MS Excel skills including the ability to create pivot reports, vlookups etc Experience with Workday is preferred Worked with a company with 500+ employees or larger Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team environment and cross-departmentally Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure! About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.