Job Description
At Rockstar Games we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar is seeking a Temporary HR Operations Specialist to join our global HR team in New York. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded meticulously organized and will have knowledge of HR Operations including strong HRIS experience implementing HR processes programs and system improvements for a complex global organization. This position reports to the Senior HR Operations Manager in the US.
This is a full-time in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
WHAT WE DO- The Rockstar Games HR Team is responsible for empowering our employees to reach their greatest potential and create the ground-breaking games we’re known for.
- We partner with senior leadership to drive proactive strategies of engagement wellbeing operations and learning & development.
- We collaborate with our global HR Partners to develop new initiatives and programs to bring out the best in our teams.
- We ensure a safe supportive and inclusive working environment through guidance compliance and leading by example.
- Participate in global HR workstreams and work closely with the Senior HR Operations Manager to drive quality and timely delivery of critical milestones.
- Drive initiatives to enhance HR process and recommend system improvements.
- Coordinate and triage internal communications across global HR and partner teams.
- Create and maintain documentation on processes programs handbooks and user guides.
- Play an active role in designing and performing regular audits to maintain data integrity across transactional systems.
- Maintain knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and new technologies in HR and employment law.
- 3+ years of HR experience partnering with a client group or business unit in HR operations areas (including payroll benefits and HRIS management).
- Solid knowledge and experience using Workday or similar HRIS Microsoft Office suite (Excel PowerPoint Word) Adobe and Monday.com.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility across teams.
- Exceptional organization skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple actions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with discretion on confidential and sensitive tasks.
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Global HR experience with large matrix environments.
- Passion for Rockstar and our games.
- Previous HR experience within creative industries i.e. video games film television music.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity dignity and respect. In line with this commitment Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process or need to request an accommodation please notify your recruiter during the interview process.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age disability gender identity sexual orientation religion belief race or any other protected category.
The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as job-related knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of HR experience partnering with a client group or business unit in HR operations (payroll benefits HRIS management)
- Experience using Workday or similar HRIS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel PowerPoint Word)
- Experience with Adobe
- Experience with Monday.com
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and credibility across teams
- Exceptional organization skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple actions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with discretion on confidential and sensitive tasks
- Global HR experience with large matrix environments
- Previous HR experience within creative industries (video games film television music)
- Passion for Rockstar and our games
Rockstar Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health dental and vision coverage are consistently listed across employer profiles and official job postings as part of a comprehensive package. This signals strong core medical benefits within total compensation.
- Parental & Family Support—Generous parental leave is explicitly highlighted by Built In and appears as a staple of the benefits package. This positions family support as a material component of total rewards.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Generous PTO and paid vacation/holidays are repeatedly called out in public benefits summaries. This breadth of time‑off support suggests meaningful flexibility for rest and recovery.
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What We Do
Want to be a part of the team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular and critically-acclaimed games in the world including franchises such as Grand Theft Auto Max Payne Red Dead and more? At Rockstar Games we focus intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would want to play ourselves. A career at Rockstar Games is about passion and commitment to the projects and to each other all while working on some of the most creatively rewarding and challenging projects to be found in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry. We offer successful candidates a highly competitive salary and compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time hires. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.
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Date Posted
07/06/2026
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