HR Advisor

Big Sky Studios; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Sky Studios is looking for an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support during a period of growth. The role involves acting as a generalist, managing employee data, and overseeing onboarding while reporting to the Global Head of Operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR generalist experience.
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law.
• Able to suggest improvement ideas using HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administer monthly payroll accurately.
• Advise on performance management and absence management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

CIPD level 5 or 7

Job description

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Big Sky Studios, part of the OLG Group,is the UK’s leading full-service creative content campus, trusted by the world's leading brands and creative community to conceptualise, host, produce and deliver all aspects of their content and storytelling needs in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

Renowned for customer service, Big Sky works closely with the fashion, beauty, entertainment, automotive and F&B industries offering a unique range of premiumfacilities, services and expertise to enable and create 360 content. This ranges from advertising campaigns, elevated ecommerce, social, gaming, editorial, film, TV and theatre production, alongside in person and virtual activations such as events, experiences and exhibitions.

Based in central London, Big Sky comprises 15 studios and stages, spanning 75,000 sq ft over 5 different sites offering traditional white coves, green screens, blank canvases, virtual production suites with green screen and LED walls alongside a unique rooftop studio with undisturbed London Skyline views. To enable our spaces, we offer in-house services of lighting, digital, catering, set-build and post production, alongside a full service ecom and social content agency.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The HR Advisor role is a standalone position responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support across the organisation. While operating independently, the role is supported by a dedicated HR consultancy firm and team of employment lawyers to provide additional expertise and guidance. This position plays a critical part in navigating the business through a period of exciting change and growth, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company’s evolving culture and operational success.

REPORTING

The role will report to the Global Head of Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as a generalist, providing comprehensive support across all HR functions.
• Managing and maintaining accurate employee data and records.
• Overseeing the full onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Administering monthly payroll accurately and on time, in collaboration with finance.
• Managing employee benefits programs and handling related queries.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Leading employee relations matters by advising managers and supporting investigations and resolutions.
• Partnering with managers to strengthen their understanding of HR policies and best practices.
• Advising and supporting managers on performance management, absence management, and employee development.
• Assisting with recruitment activities as needed, from job posting to candidate onboarding.
• Serving as a primary HR point of contact for all employees, offering guidance and support.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Staying informed of current and upcoming HR legislation to ensure compliance and proactive planning.
• Continuously reviewing, maintaining, and enhancing HR systems, practices, and processes to improve efficiency.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• At least 5 years HR generalist experience with level 5 or 7 CIPD
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law
• A healthy mix of commercial knowledge and people experience
• Hands on and flexible approach
• Able to utilise previous HR experience to suggest ideas for improvement
• Self starter and able to work on own initiative but also to engage with the team as needed

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player

As an equal opportunities employer, Big Sky is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Photography

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