People operations

Managing people operations in game studios requires understanding of creative workflows, remote collaboration needs, and the unique culture of game development teams. From onboarding new talent to managing performance reviews and team development, studios need specialized HR support that aligns with their creative and technical requirements.

Super Collider’s people operations services help game studios build effective HR processes that support team growth, maintain compliance, and foster productive development cultures. Our gaming-native operators understand the unique challenges of managing creative teams and deliver solutions that enhance both team satisfaction and operational efficiency.

What’s included

Onboarding and offboarding processes

  • Comprehensive onboarding programs tailored to different roles including developers, artists, designers, and administrative staff
  • Equipment provisioning and workspace setup coordination integrated with IT and facilities management
  • Structured offboarding processes including knowledge transfer, equipment recovery, and compliance documentation

Performance management systems

  • Performance review frameworks designed for creative and technical roles with appropriate metrics and evaluation criteria
  • Goal setting and career development planning aligned with studio objectives and individual growth paths
  • Regular feedback processes and performance improvement planning for underperforming team members

Policy development and compliance

  • Employee handbook creation covering studio-specific policies, benefits, and workplace expectations
  • Compliance management for employment law, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination requirements
  • Remote work policy development including security requirements, communication standards, and productivity expectations

Team development and culture initiatives

  • Team building program design and implementation to strengthen collaboration and communication
  • Professional development planning including training budgets, conference attendance, and skill development programs
  • Culture assessment and improvement initiatives to maintain positive team dynamics as studios scale

Our process

HR audit and needs assessment We start by evaluating your current people operations including policy review, process documentation, and team satisfaction assessment. This includes identifying compliance gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve team experience and retention.

System and process implementation Our team implements comprehensive people operations systems including HRIS setup, policy documentation, and performance management frameworks. We establish workflows for common HR tasks and train your team on new processes and systems.

Ongoing support and optimization We provide continuous people operations support including policy updates, performance review coordination, and employee relations guidance. This includes regular system optimization, compliance monitoring, and proactive identification of team development opportunities.

Strategic people planning Our team works with leadership to develop strategic people plans including hiring roadmaps, compensation benchmarking, and organizational design as your studio grows. We provide ongoing guidance on team structure optimization and talent retention strategies.

Why choose us

Game industry culture expertise Our operators understand the unique aspects of game development team management including creative collaboration needs, crunch period management, and the balance between technical and artistic roles. We’ve supported people operations for studios across all development stages and team structures.

Scalable process frameworks We’ve developed people operations frameworks specifically designed to scale with growing game studios, from startup teams to established developers. Our processes adapt to changing team needs while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Ready to optimize your people operations?

Take our Health Scan to assess your current people operations maturity and identify opportunities to improve team satisfaction and retention.

Book a consultation to discuss your people operations challenges and learn how our gaming-native approach can support your team’s success and growth.

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