Recruiter

Position Title: Recruiter

Studio/Department: Human Resources/Recruiting

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular

Location:San Diego, CA / Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY))

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000, pay may vary on location.

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community. Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Talent Acquisition is an imperative function within the organization, and we are looking for a skilled full-cycle recruiter passionate about the gaming community. This is an opportunity to continue to shape the talent behind our games!

The ideal candidate will draw on their knowledge of talent acquisition and will forge dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, and engaged job seekers alike. This individual will maintain a proven track record for sourcing and maintaining relationships with all candidates throughout the interview process. They should be highly organized and deeply value the candidate experience at all levels.

This individual will need to be creative and driven with proven track record of excellent client relations, internal collaboration, and ability to have positive impact in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. The Recruiter is responsible for all roles across our various studios and will report to the Manager of People & Culture. Additional responsibilities include:

• Partner with hiring managers to gain a strong understanding of the business and respective talent requirements and candidate profiles
• Determine best course of action for external talent acquisition ranging from traditional staffing strategies to unique sourcing a variety of roles
• Provide on-going consultation and guidance to hiring managers as job responsibilities change/evolve over time due to business growth status and modify recruiting strategies as appropriate
• Develop and implement pro-active sourcing strategies to ensure on-going pipeline of external candidates and balanced speed/quality of source-to-hire turnaround
• Deliver on all activities of recruiting, ranging from: sourcing best talent, conducting effective and insightful screening, making candidate recommendations to hiring managers, coordinating the interview process, ensuring positive candidate experience
• Ensure compliance of all legal aspects of recruiting and candidate selection
• Train and inform hiring managers and interviewers on interviewing and selections best practices
• Prioritize the candidate experience throughout the interview processes
• Able to learn and easily navigate various software tools including Greenhouse, our ATS and Jira, our internal ticketing system

What craft expertise you’ll have:

• Strong knowledge and utilization of recruitment tools including social media channels and ATS; Greenhouse is a plus!
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira

Other Criteria

• Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification…
• At least 5 years of experience, responsible for full cycle recruiting, preferably in software technology or gaming industry
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a broad range of positions across multiple locations within the USA
• Demonstrated success with sourcing methodologies and behavioral interviewing
• Familiarity with legal compliance as it relates to EEOC and recruiting best practices
• Proven track record to deliver against various metrics including time-to-fill, retention, cost-per-hire, and diversity of candidates

Additionally, you should possess

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Driven, self-motivated, and a creative thinker!

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company’s People & Culture team at [email protected] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**