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HR Manager - Strategy & Compliance
2 years ago
Established in 2007, Sumo Video Games is one of India’s leading video game developers. We work hand in hand with Sumo Digital’s UK studios to build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo , winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio ; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!
Effectively manage all HR and Recruitment for your area(s) of responsibility, including line management of an HR Team. Ensure efficient support in terms of recruitment, Strategy, And Employment Law Compliance is delivered to the business whilst delivering against key initiatives to support the achievement of the HR strategy.
Partner with Studio Management teams to identify, scope, and implement commercial and pragmatic HR solutions in response to business needs. Provide HR expertise, advice, and management information to Line Management as required.
Key Job Functions
- Work closely with the Leadership team to create, develop and successfully implement the HR strategic plan and Hiring plan in line with the SDL plan, ensuring everyone is aligned in its vision.
- Provide confidential advice, support, and guidance to the Studio Management team via e-mail, telephone, and face to face on the application of core HR policies and procedures, recruitment, strategy, compliances Including, but not limited to; strategic planning, hiring strategies, and effective implementation, contracts & amendments, all types of absence, disciplinary, performance/capability and grievance issues, flexible working and restructures, ensuring you are up to date with current employment law and best practice. Lead the proactive management and resolution for legislative and good Employee practice requirements.
- Lead the delivery of India-wide Recruitment, strategy, and compliance within your areas of responsibility, in accordance with the time frames and budgets specified, including organizational and policy changes.
- Maintain and continue to grow high-quality, efficient Hiring plans.
- Take responsibility for leading and/or supporting a range of HR projects, including reacting to legislative changes and retention activities.
- Ensure the HR function is legally compliant in all areas of responsibility. Ensure all HR Policies and processes, including the Staff Handbook, are regularly reviewed and communicated, in order to continue to reflect both up-to-date employment law and best practice.
- Manage the HR team & ensure they are kept up to date will all matters of relevance/importance for your areas of responsibility.
- Identify areas of improvement, opportunity, and innovation and discuss with the HR team. Facilitate and implement change as necessary.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the wider HR team, sharing knowledge, learning, and experiences.
- Provide cover when necessary for other members of the HR team.
- Any other duties as required within the Job Holder’s capabilities.
Key Requirements
- Expertise
Minimum Level - Master of Business Management with Specialization in HR or any equivalent course / 10 years of experience.
Minimum 5 years of HR strategy, and compliance experience at a Senior level from within a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of HR legislation and its application.
MS Office Experience – Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook.
HR/Recruitment/Strategy/Compliance Experience.
Games industry interest/knowledge/experience an advantage.
- Problem-solving
Uses a factual approach to decision-making, focuses on the real problem and the outcome needed. Is able to think on ones’ feet, spot issues proactively, and react appropriately to issues. Considers all stakeholder perspectives whilst calculating business risk. Makes necessary and good quality decisions even when they are difficult and/or with limited information and/or under time pressure.
- Communication/interpersonal skills
Displays strong verbal and written communication skills have the ability to confidently question & challenge the business where necessary, equally able to show diplomacy and empathy. Able to listen well and actively demonstrate understanding. Able to effectively explain and justify reasonings.
Treats people with respect. Is friendly and approachable, professional and patient. Works as part of a strong team. Supports team decisions. Able to act confidentially and with integrity at all times.
- Influence & Impact
Has the ability to effectively champion HR across the business, whilst also understanding business needs. Is passionate about supporting Managers to be their best.
Is highly organized and has the ability to handle a demanding workload yet equally able to handle rapidly changing priorities. Remains calm and self-motivated when working under pressure.
- Accountability
Assumes overall accountability for the HR recruitment, strategy, and compliance team. Acknowledges and actions areas for improvement. Is passionate about making a difference in the business.
Takes pride in their own work, looks for better ways of getting results. Seeks feedback on how to improve performance. Takes new opportunities for personal learning. Goes ‘above and beyond expectations and encourages others to do so.
Approaches issues with a positive, ‘can-do’ mentality. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them. Meets commitments. Is able to work independently but has a collaborative approach, is pro-active/takes the initiative, and works tenaciously to deliver solutions to problems.
Travel Requirements
Regular travel to Studios for which you are responsible.
What we offer:
Our Studio is unique in India, giving our staff the opportunity to work directly on all leading gaming platforms, at every stage of game development.
Being part of Sumo's Pune studio is a rewarding experience, one that requires dedication, a strong sense of ownership over your work and an overwhelming enthusiasm for the games you work on.
In return we offer competitive salary, flexi-time & benefits, and excellent working environment and most importantly we will give you the room to be yourself and live your passion.
Additionally, we provide relocation reimbursement from other cities, a performance-linked bonus in addition to the fixed salary, opportunities to attend industry conferences and a complete and all-encompassing medical insurance package for our employees and their children.
Come join the team.
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