HR Manager

2K; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic gaming studio as an HR Manager, responsible for overseeing HR operations and leading investigations. With a strong focus on UK Employment Law and employee wellness, you'll help maintain a positive workplace culture. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, reviewed annually

25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading HR investigations and dispute resolutions.
• Deep understanding of UK Employment Law.
• Expertise in managing absence cases and employee wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and manage investigations.
• Develop and update HR policies in line with employment legislation.
• Coordinate training programs and deliver HR training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Pixel Toys have spent almost a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming. We have developed multiple award-winning titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously!

As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop and use in our games and make them even more engaging experiences for our customers.

We are excited to continue to grow our team and are always on the lookout for highly talented and motivated individuals, who are passionate about gaming and excited to join us on our ambitious journey!

The Role:

Join us as a HR Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day HR operations, acting as a Line Manager and providing expert advice and support in line with Company values, policies and Employment Law.

Act as a key point of contact for complex HR issues, offering clear, step-by-step guidance to ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance. This role is instrumental in leading formal HR investigations, grievances, and disciplinary hearings, while also managing absence cases, liaising with Occupational Health providers, and coordinating reasonable workplace adjustments.

As our newly appointed HR Manager you will also be responsible for developing and updating HR policies, keeping up to date with employment legislation, and supporting the implementation of employee wellness initiatives and surveys. Additionally, you will coordinate training and development programs, manage learning platforms, and deliver ad-hoc HR training sessions.

Supporting the Head of HR & Culture, this role will contribute to strategic projects, process improvements, and will deputise when necessary to ensure continuity and drive forward a positive workplace culture.

About you:

With CIPD Level 5 qualification, you will join us with proven experience in leading investigations, hearings, and dispute resolutions. You will have hands-on expertise in managing absence cases and supporting employees through health-related challenges. A strong grasp of UK Employment Law is essential, along with the ability to apply legislation in a fair, practical, and proportionate manner.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is a high level of attention to detail and the utmost respect for confidentiality.

You will also have a history of making sound, consistent decisions while demonstrating empathy and a people-first mindset.

What can Pixel Toys offer?

At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. We have some fantastic benefits we offer our employees… Here are just some of them:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Up to 3 additional long service days (duvet days!)
• Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)
• Company Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!
• Staff training and development
• Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages and more)
• Flexi-time working hours

Here at Pixel Toys we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and join in driving our joint success. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and a good Pixel Toys mission and values fit.