HR Business Partner

Kwalee; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an HR Business Partner to enhance people management and support employee development. This role involves coaching managers, managing employee relations, and delivering local people plans. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, a CIPD qualification, and a strong understanding of leadership development initiatives. Benefits include generous holiday, flexible working hours, and an array of health cover options. Join a vibrant team committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday policy

Flexible working hours

Private health cover

On-site gym

Unlimited free snacks

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrable experience as an HR generalist, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in identifying training needs.
• Ability to influence and persuade across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers in people management practices.
• Support Employee Relations (ER) cases.
• Develop and ensure delivery of local people plans.
• Collaborate with Global HR Team in India.
• Support business change management initiatives.
• Review organisational design for effectiveness.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Coaching and guiding

Employee Relations handling

People management

Analytical skills

Trust-building

Education

CIPD or equivalent qualification

Job description

Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.

We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.

Join the team!

As we continue to grow, an important vacancy has become available within our HR Team for an HR Business Partner based in our office in Leamington Spa.

Reporting directly to the Group HR Director and supporting the Head of People Development, the main purpose of this role is to work as a trusted HR partner with managers and employees by offering comprehensive HR support and guidance. This role will also directly support the Group’s learning and development plans, focusing particularly on initiatives for our leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and guiding managers in all aspects of people management to ensure a high standard of performance.
• Supporting with Employee Relations (ER) cases.
• Developing and ensuring the delivery of local people plans.
• Working with and supporting our Global HR Team in India.
• Supporting business change management, making sure that employees remain engaged to improve HR processes and our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Working with people leaders to review organisational design and structure to ensure effectiveness and that employees are suitably qualified and developed.
• Supporting the launch of new HR initiatives by ensuring effective communication and providing good access to company news, vacancies, and surveys.
• Coaching managers on complex performance management issues.
• Running and reviewing performance calibration discussions as needed.
• Analysing skills gaps and improving the ability of the workforce through leadership, supervisory, and general development programmes.
• Supporting the design and delivery of Learning & Development (L&D) activities, with a specific focus on leadership development programmes for senior teams.
• Using people analytics data to help managers make informed decisions.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience as an HR generalist, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• CIPD or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced practical knowledge and experience of HR matters, covering a wide range of activities and proven HR practices and policies.
• Essential commercial understanding and experience gained through cross-functional working.
• Proven experience in identifying training needs and supporting the implementation of L&D initiatives, especially those focused on building leadership capability.
• The ability to take commercial information and use it to shape the HR agenda and influence the business.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence, and build trust across all levels and functions.

Why Kwalee?

Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!

Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them.

Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care.

Recharge: Take advantage of our on-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises your wellbeing.

Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.

Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!

Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office.

Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with parking and electric charging stations.

Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.