HR Lead

Prism Studio

. Run full-cycle recruitment across the studio from intake conversation to signed offer .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • MaltaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee onboarding, and HR operations within tech or gaming industries. Proficient in salary benchmarking, offer negotiation, and fostering a positive company culture while managing dynamic candidate pipelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentSalary BenchmarkingOnboarding ExperienceConflict ResolutionHR Operations

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentSalary BenchmarkingOffer DesignOnboardingHR OperationsHR AnalyticsEngagement SurveysAttrition TrackingAbsence TrackingTechnical Assessments

Soft Skills

Conflict ManagementTrustworthinessGood JudgementApproachabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian SuiteJiraConfluenceSlackAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Coaching CertificationMediation CertificationConflict Resolution Certification

Industry Keywords

Tech RecruitmentGaming IndustryEmployee RelationsCompany CultureLabour LawMulti-Country HiringRemote Team Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run full-cycle recruitment across the studio from intake conversation to signed offer
Plan hiring ahead of production needs and identify staffing gaps with leads
Write role descriptions that attract talent
Maintain candidate pipelines and provide timely feedback
Negotiate and close offers
Build clear role requirements, consistent interview stages, fair technical assessments and scorecards
Own and improve ATS workflows, candidate experience and recruiting metrics
Coach managers on interviewing, decision-making and day-to-day HR policies and tools
Benchmark salaries and build market-aligned, budget-conscious offers
Own employee onboarding and help new hires become productive quickly
Manage employment contracts, payroll processes and forecasts, vacation and leave management, offboarding, benefits and employee records
Handle terminations professionally and fairly in line with labour law and company policy
Prepare termination documentation and guide managers through the process
Serve as the studio’s go-to HR partner for conflicts, frustrations and personal difficulties
Recognise unhealthy dynamics and introduce tools supporting ownership, direct conversation and problem-solving
Monitor early signals of attrition
Lead engagement, well-being, inclusion and psychological safety initiatives with the HR team
Shape studio life through events and rituals

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in HR, including time at medium-to-large tech companies
Solid full-cycle recruitment experience in tech or games, including technical and creative roles
Track record of fast, rigorous hiring processes with structured interviews and scorecards
Hands-on experience with salary benchmarking, offer design and negotiation
Experience with onboarding, employee relations and HR operations
Confidence handling conflict and difficult conversations neutrally, with a working understanding of team dynamics
Experience working with dynamic candidate pipelines
Experience working closely with a CEO on company culture and values
Autonomous, organised and good at prioritising
Approachable and trustworthy, with good judgement about when to raise something
Fluent English and great communication skills
Daily use of AI tools and curiosity about improving workflows and processes with them
Experience with Atlassian suite, Jira and Confluence
Comfortable reading Jira reports and projects
Experience with Slack in communication culture and protocol
Care about games and players
Nice to have: experience in a fully remote, multi-country team
Nice to have: knowledge of Maltese employment law or hiring across several EU countries
Nice to have: training or certification in coaching, mediation or conflict resolution
Nice to have: experience with HR analytics, engagement surveys, attrition and absence tracking
Nice to have: playing games, ideally multiplayer or competitive shooters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work across Europe
Self-managing, trust-based work culture
Engagement, well-being, inclusion and psychological safety initiatives
Studio events and rituals
Wider HR team support