HR Manager - 12 Month FTC

Supermassive Games; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning games studio is seeking an HR Manager to shape day-to-day HR operations on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role involves overseeing HR functions, mentoring the HR team, and developing policies to enhance the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring proven HR experience, exceptional communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to work. Join a vibrant team and enjoy a range of benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a creative environment.

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, ideally 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 whole employee lifecycle.

Skills

HR Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

UK Employment Law

Interpersonal Skills

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