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People Business Partner
2 years ago
We are looking for an impassioned HR Generalist to become our all-new People Business Partner and join our passionate and talented people team, where we are building on the years of success that Rebellion has enjoyed.
What you’ll be doing:
The Rebellion People team partner with the whole of Rebellion on all people issues, enabling them to deliver across all areas of the company.
As a People Business Partner, you will provide strong business partnering to your dedicated business areas enabling the delivery of our projects and growth of our business.
You will provide a strong 360 HR generalist service by partnering and coaching line managers on all people related matters and driving the project management of people initiatives from conception to completion across a variety of projects.
You’ll be involved in the business and enjoy interacting with our awesome employee’s and our games to be a positive force within Rebellion.
About Us:
Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games, and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the recently released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!
And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!
Diversity and Inclusion at Rebellion
We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a 360 HR generalist service to the business.
- Partner and coach line managers on all people related matters to support the growth of the business.
- Drive the project management of initiatives from concept to completion as directed by the Head of People & Talent across a range of various projects.
- Partner the Head of People and Talent to develop and implement new HR practices and processes which meet the organisation's needs and help to resolve business issues.
- Assist with the design and execution of training and development programmes through coaching and partnering with the business across a broad range of disciplines.
- Implement and manage all local employee relations issues providing expertise and coaching to local management teams. Issues include sickness management, occupational health, disciplinary to compromise agreements.
- Be one of the cultural custodians of the Rebellion culture, challenging behaviours which don’t match the company values and expectations.
- Manage and take accountability for client business areas, proactively driving their people issues and providing them a safe environment for them to bounce ideas or thoughts from.
- Be a hands on People Business Partner, be involved in the business, enjoy interacting with the teams and the games and be a positive force within the business.
- Be a positive change manager, work with your client areas to guide them through change and support them with new processes or functions.
Requirements
- Advanced communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Advanced knowledge of employment law and ability to deal with employee relations issues at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and delivering within set timescales.
- High focus on delivering integrated and involved HR generalist support.
- Ability to coach leaders within the business and build relationships quickly.
- Solutions orientated and able to think outside the box.
- Strong coaching skills.
- The ability to challenge and push back to the business without alienating key stakeholders.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong skills in MS Office including Excel, Work and Power point.
- CIPD Level 5
Benefits
- Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
- Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
- Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
- Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
- Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
- Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
- Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
- EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
- Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
- Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
- Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
- Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
- Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
- Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
- Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
- Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
- Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
- Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
- Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries
About Us
Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the recently released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!
And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!
Diversity and Inclusion at Rebellion
We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.
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