HR Manager - 12 Month FTC

Supermassive Games Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking games studio as an HR Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the HR operations of a dynamic team. This exciting position offers a hands-on opportunity to oversee daily HR functions, mentor a talented HR team, and develop impactful policies that enhance the employee experience. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure seamless operations while fostering a friendly and professional workplace culture. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in a creative environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection

Enhanced Family Leave

Generous staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in an SME environment, preferably in creative or tech industries.
• Strong generalist background covering the full spectrum of HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily HR functions.
• Develop clear policies and processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide advice, support, and coaching to line managers and employees.

Skills

HR Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

UK Employment Law Knowledge

Team Management

Tech-Savvy

Job description

We're an award-winning games studio known for producing dark storytelling titles such as the BAFTA-winning Until Dawn, the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology, the multi-award-winning The Quarry, the world of Little Nightmares and many more!

We're now looking for an HR Manager to join our team on-site in Guildford on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This exciting hands-on opportunity will be crucial in shaping our studio's day-to-day HR operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly; a truly hands-on tactical HR role!

Here's just a snippet of what you'll be up to

• Oversee and manage all daily HR functions
• Manage and mentor the HR team to ensure they're well supported and have plenty of opportunities for career growth and development
• Develop clear policies and processes across the whole employee lifecycle, implementing and communicating effectively across the studio as required
• Work closely with:
• HR Advisor to act as support or point of escalation for ER cases and general guidance
• HR Administrator to review and assess all HR team processes and systems to ensure fit-for-purpose and as streamlined as possible
• Recruitment Lead to collaborate on recruitment initiatives and activities
• Head of HR to support and implement new projects or initiatives
• Provide advice, support, and coaching to line managers and employees
  
  

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Proven HR experience in an SME environment, preferably in creative or tech industries
• Strong generalist background covering the full spectrum of HR functions
• Great leadership and team management skills - experience of managing HR team/s
• A pragmatic and hands-on approach to work, with a clear focus on the value of principles over process
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - highly personable, enthusiastic and empathetic
• Skilled in creating internal communications to promote and maintain a friendly, informal yet professional tone of voice
• Tech-savvy with ability to pick up new systems easily - ideally with experience of configuring, implementing and launching new systems
• Solid understanding of UK employment laws, regulations and best practices
  
  
  

Benefits

The Perks of being a Supermassive Superstar are:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay)
• Generous staff referral scheme