Hr Generalist Specialist/Coordinator

About Garena:

Established in 2009 and headquartered in Singapore, Garena is a leading online games developer and publisher with a global footprint across more than 130 markets.

Garena provides global users access to popular and engaging mobile and PC online games that it develops, curates, and localizes. It champions games as a social and entertainment platform on which its communities can engage and interact.

In addition, Garena is a leading esports organizer. It hosts esports events around the world that range from grassroots local tournaments to some of the most viewed professional esports competitions globally. The Free Fire World Series 2021 Singapore, which was watched by 5.4 million concurrent viewers at its peak, holds the record for the highest concurrent viewership of any esports match in history.

About the position:

We are looking for a HR Generalist Specialist/Coordinator who is committed and passionate about people! This role will be responsible for the full scope of HR generalist functions -- from employee lifecycle management, to talent development, to business partnering with local leadership and supporting initiatives from our HQ in Singapore.

Our ideal candidate would be able to run with us, adapt to our employees' needs, and stay humble throughout. If you are a driven person who wants to contribute to the gaming industry, we'd love to work with you!

Make sure to share your CV in English.

Exclusivity contract required.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all Garena Brazil employees, providing guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, performance management, development, offboarding)
• Manage and oversee HR operations, ensuring compliance with CLT (Brazilian Labor Laws), Collective Labor Agreement, and applicable regulations
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and team-level interventions
• Oversee internal communications strategy and execution for the BR office
• Manage Learning & Development programs, including budget administration, internal training, and vendor coordination
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management
• Conduct compensation analysis and support salary proposals for new hires and internal movements
• Coordinate performance review cycles (mid-year and year-end conversations)
• Manage employee relations matters independently, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Represent the BR People team in cross-functional projects and HQ-driven initiatives
• Contribute to People team related AI initiatives

Main job requirements:

• 8+ years' experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a generalist or HR business partner capacity
• Superior/higher degree completed
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor law (CLT) and employment regulations is a must
• Strong background in HR Operations is a must
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle independently
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English (written and spoken) is a must
• Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence and advise senior leaders
• Strong ethics, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive matters
• Experience with employee engagement, L&D, and talent development
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills is a must
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in the tech or gaming industry is a plus
• Experience in using or developing AI solutions
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Available to work in person at our office in São Paulo, SP (Hybrid mode).