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# Senior HR & Onboarding Coordinator (Temporary) at Epic Games

- **Company:** Epic Games
- **Location:** Cary, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://epicgames.com/careers/jobs/6205749004?gh_jid=6205749004

## Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

## PEOPLE TEAM

## What We Do

Our People teams – which include our pillars of HR, People Strategy, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Engagement & DEI – help grow and develop our talented organization. We find, hire, and support the passionate people who will shape and build our company. We believe people do their best work when they’re happy and challenged, so we work to make Epic a place where we continually strive to do right by our community and customers.

## What You'll Do

Epic Games is searching for a Senior HR & Onboarding Coordinator to join the HR Operations team. You'll have dual responsibilities across the HR and Onboarding team to help us deliver a first class employee experience for our versatile businesses.

In this role, you will

- HR partnership & employee lifecycle support: partner closely with assigned HR Partners to provide first-class support for both your HR Partner and the assigned business; supporting teams through employee lifecycle events and topics such as onboarding, departures, performance management, employee relations, and leads coaching
- Pre-onboarding & compliance: support candidates post-offer across new hires, contract conversions, interns, acquisitions, and executives - partnering with IT, Recruiting, Payroll, Facilities, Immigration, Relocation, Legal, and Benefits to resolve issues. Initiate and monitor background checks through completion, manage Form I-9 compliance for U.S. hires and equivalent right-to-work verification in other regions, and ensure all Workday onboarding items are complete before each new hire's start date
- Onboarding & Day 1 experience: manage Enboarder workflows end-to-end - communications, task/form completion, lead follow-up, and the vendor relationship. Monitor and respond to inquiries in the HR onboarding inbox and Slack channels. Schedule and facilitate new hire orientation (Americas, with EMEA support as needed), coordinate Day 1 location logistics, and ensure new hires are logged in and accounted for
- Systems, data & reporting: ensure accurate hiring data across Epic systems; complete Workday Hire Events; build and maintain Greenhouse and Airtable tracking for offers, pre-boarding tasks, and hire changes; and audit employment documents in Workday
- HR operations: complete administrative work within the global HR Coordinator team, including employee queries, HR Inbox, and necessary Workday updates
- Policies, projects & process improvement: provide guidance across our policies and procedures and help take these processes to the next level with your ideas; support defined People projects in partnership with our CoEs; and act as SME on cross-functional initiatives such as the Workday migration, executive onboarding, and onsite onboarding, identifying gaps and building improvements
- Al-enabled ways of working: use Al tools and automation to streamline HR and onboarding workflows, surface insights and data issues faster, and improve accuracy and efficiency across your work

## What we're looking for

- Solid prior experience in HR administration and or onboarding, in a global environment
- Able to deliver results in a complex and fast paced, global organization
- Good eye for detail and strong coordination and project management skills
- Expertise in navigating within ambiguous, high-volume situations when needed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working in a virtual, cross-functional environment
- Comfort using Al tools and automation to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy
- Ability to look for solutions and independently drive initiatives and process improvements as needed
- Strong networking skills and ambition to grow
- Strong IT and HRIS skills (Workday, Greenhouse, Enboarder, Airtable, and related systems)

## ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy [here](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy).

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found [here](https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies).

## About Epic Games

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology, best known for developing Fortnite and Unreal Engine.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Cary, North Carolina, USA (with dozens of offices worldwide)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Tim Sweeney

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Video games, game engine development, digital storefronts, online services
- **Target customers**: B2C (gamers, especially through Fortnite) and B2B (game developers, film/TV studios, automotive, architecture, simulation professionals using Unreal Engine)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To empower creators and provide an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

## Products & Services
- **Fortnite**: A vibrant ecosystem of social entertainment experiences including Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO® Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, as well as creator-made experiences. Available across multiple platforms.
- **Unreal Engine**: The most powerful real-time 3D creation engine, used not only for games but also for film/FX, automotive design, architectural visualization, broadcast/live events, and simulation.
- **Epic Games Store**: A digital storefront for PC games and apps, offering developers an 88/12 revenue split and free games programs.
- **Epic Online Services**: A suite of backend services for multiplayer games, including matchmaking, voice chat, leaderboards, and cross-platform play.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Over 800 million accounts and over 6 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in official materials; historically, Tencent acquired a minority stake (~40%) in 2012 and 2020 (source not in provided web results).
- **Growth Signals**: Ongoing expansion of Fortnite ecosystem (LEGO, racing, music); widespread adoption of Unreal Engine across industries; consistent hiring across engineering, art, production, and corporate roles; active investment in the metaverse and creator economy.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unreal Engine dominance**: Industry-leading real-time 3D technology used by a vast range of developers and enterprises, creating a strong ecosystem and lock-in.
- **Fortnite’s massive, engaged user base**: Over 800 million accounts provide a built-in audience and a platform for content creators.
- **End-to-end digital ecosystem**: Epic owns the full stack – engine, store, online services, and games – enabling seamless integration and data feedback loops.
- **Proprietary technology and R&D**: Continuous innovation in rendering, networking, and interactive experiences.

## Strategic Focus
- Building the metaverse through Fortnite’s creative and social experiences.
- Expanding Unreal Engine’s use beyond games into film, TV, broadcast, architecture, automotive, and simulation.
- Growing the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services to attract and support developers.
- Investing in creator tools and economy (e.g., UEFN – Unreal Editor for Fortnite).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Epic describes itself as a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment where talented, passionate employees are at the core of its success.
- **Disciplines**: Opportunities span Engineering, Art & Animation, Audio & Design, Production, Publishing (Marketing, Community), Data & Analytics, Product Management, Corporate (HR, Legal, IT, InfoSec, Finance), and more.
- **Global presence**: Dozens of offices worldwide including major hubs in Cary (HQ), Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, Porto Alegre, Shanghai, and others.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated in provided materials, but many roles list specific locations; likely a mix of in-office, hybrid, and limited remote based on role.
- **Perks and growth**: Internship programs, opportunities to work on award-winning games and cutting-edge engine tech, and a “Be Epic” ethos that encourages innovation and quality.

## Sources
1. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers) – Careers overview and culture
2. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/about) – About page with company facts
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic-games) – LinkedIn company profile (funding and revenue data not shown)
4. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/about) – About page (alternative URL)
5. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/careers/jobs) – Current job listings and departments

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