Matteo Maniscalco
Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner @Behaviour Interactive
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner @Behaviour Interactive
Montreal, CA
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher, with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), in Middlesbrough (Behaviour UK) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). Our successful development history includes multiple partnerships alongside the entertainment industries’ finest brand owners, and creators. We have built our reputation on rigorously developing unique games and transforming the world’s most renowned intellectual properties into interactive experiences that are designed to engage audiences across every platform.Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized Best Managed Company awards. Act as a Business Partner throughout the sourcing, advise them on the market & the best practices to attract talented and passionate talents, and Onboarding Advise and follow up with leaders & hiring managers Create and manage our monthly newsletter to talk about sourcing, news in gaming industry, etc. Manage and initiate Employer Branding initiatives Participate in different recruitment projects and events (Canada and abroad) Recruiting - Prog, Art, Animation, Design, VFX, QA, Product, Data & Management Talents Manage the ATS Data Contribute in building the best recruitment processes at BHVR (Talent Mapping, Sourcing Parties, HR Marketing, D&I Sourcing.) Project management (Organization of internal events, gamejam, sourcing trainings, DEI Trainings, etc.)Tools: Lever, Monday, HiBob, Confluence, Google Workspace, PowerBI, LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, Artstation, AI/Fast sourcing tools, Github, Jira, Miro, Trello, Discord, Slack.
EDUCATION
ITEC Boisfleury
Higher technician diploma in "business assistant in small and medium sized companies
Pigier
Bachelor Human Resources Management
Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II)
DEUG, Histoire
MBway
MBA Human Resource Management, Human Resources
SKILLS
ABOUT MATTEO MANISCALCO
Careers in games are harder to navigate today. I offer clarity from the hiring side.It’s a challenging time for our industry. From high barriers for new graduates to layoffs affecting experienced professionals, the path isn’t always clear. Hiring expectations have shifted, processes have changed, and the market is still finding its balance. FOR JUNIORS: Download my free Beginner’s Guide in the Featured section. FOR VETERANS: I share insights on positioning seniority and navigating the hidden job market in today’s volatility.I regularly share hiring insight, market signals, and practical guidance here.ABOUT MEI am a Talent Acquisition Partner at Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight, Blight: Survival) and the creator of Talent Play Zone.I have 10 years of recruitment experience, including 5 in the gaming industry. I work across all levels, from interns to VPs, and proudly serve as a Women in Games Ambassador.MY MISSION1. Build strong teams shaping the future of games at BHVR.2. Support both emerging talent and seasoned professionals in building sustainable careers.WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLEMy approach is grounded in industry fluency and trust-> Industry Fluency:I speak the language of programmers, designers, and leaders. I understand the craft behind the role, not just the keywords-> Strategic Partnership:I don’t just fill seats. I partner with leadership on hiring strategy and act as a career sounding board for senior professionals-> The Recruitment Experience:I value transparency and respect. I stay connected beyond the offer to support long-term success-> Talent Play Zone:My personal initiative to share insight and guidance, especially for those impacted by industry shifts.WHY I LOVE WORKING AT BHVR It’s simple: I love creating awesome games without the burnout. That is the Behaviour Interactive promise-> Sustainable Creativity: We actively reject crunch culture. It’s about fun, sustainable projects, built on original IPs and iconic games-> Real Perks: Beyond great benefits, we focus on what matters: a supportive environment and generous time off (up to 8 weeks per year)-> Building a Strong Community: It’s about being part of an inclusive team where people feel supported and empowered to do their best work.
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