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Senior HR Advisor
3 years ago
We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sheffield is our largest studio and headquarters, situated just north-east of the city centre, where we’ve built and contributed to some of the world’s best-loved game franchises.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!
The HR team are growing and we're looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to w ork with our people, provide expertise, advice and management information across a full range of generalist HR activities, whilst delivering against agreed key initiatives to support the achievement of the HR strategy.
In your role you will:
- Support managers in ER casework, for example, performance management, appraisals, absence management, etc.
- Support HRM and L&D Manager with succession planning initiatives
- Coach and develop managers on company policy and best fit HR solutions
- Act as a mentor to more Junior members of the HR team. Contribute to the ongoing development of the wider team, sharing knowledge, learning and experiences.
- Provide advice and contribute to the implementation of HR Programs and change management initiatives
- Undertake HR Project work and research as directed
- Support the effective management of the employee life cycle, ensuring it is driving engagement and retention.
- Be an advocate for continuous improvement throughout the business, assisting in policy, procedure, letters and management templates, ensuring they remain fit for purpose, legally compliant and maximize efficiency
- Support wider HR team with creation and implementation of management toolkits
- Build trusted relationships with your key stakeholders: Team Leads and Discipline Directors
- Actively contribute to the development and delivery of HR related training on either an individual or collective basis as and when required.
- Update HR System as required ensuring that all relevant information is passed over to meet deadline dates for processing
- Processing payroll as required
- MI analysis on Absence, leavers, starters and disciplinary and capability matters as well as other MI on an adhoc basis
- Create HR team “how to” guides as required
- Advise on terms and conditions of employment
- Maintain awareness of employment law legislative changes
- Take responsibility for project and initiatives as required
- Work with HRM to develop and implement plans to improve employee engagement
- Identify areas of improvement, opportunity and innovation and work with HR Manager and members of the wider HR team to implement any agreed changes.
- Maintain employee data/records, ensuring they are accurate, kept up to date in a timely manner and stored in line with HR policy and GDPR regulations.
- Provide cover when necessary for other members of the HR team.
- Any other duties as required.
We need you to have:
- HR Advisory experience, across a range of HR activities
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and think outside the box
- Able to quickly gain credibility and good working relationships with key stakeholders
- Takes ownership of problems and actively seeks solutions by using own initiative
- Ability to use appropriate judgment in involving the next level (escalation) or other resources in decision making or processing
- Can manage own workload and prioritise tasks to ensure SLAs, deadlines and business milestones are achieved
- Ability to provide both verbal and written communication clearly, succinctly, and persuasively, as well as the ability to influence others
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied workload
- Must have a flexible attitude and strive for continuous improvement with a keen eye for detail, consistency and accuracy
- Through understanding of HR processes and procedures & employment law
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particularly well developed listening, influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to promote and uphold HR initiatives and values, including discretion and confidentiality
- Flexible to travel between our studios as required
- Full driving licence and own transport
- Competency in interpreting and providing advice on employment legislation and conditions of service to ensure compliance and best fit advice
- Solution focused with a keen eye for systematic improvements
- Good IT skills and familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office.
Although not essential, it would help if you have:
- HR Qualification – CIPD Level 5 minimum is desirable but will consider applicants with relevant experience
- Experience in delivering management training is highly desirable
What We Offer:
· Annual Bonus
· Share Incentive Plan
· Competitive Pension
· Flexible Working
· 27 Days Holiday, including your birthday. a duvet day and Christmas
· 5 Learning Days
· Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
· Game & Book Libraries
· Wrap Parties
· Alternative Travel Prize Draw
· The Sumo GameJam
· Big Family Events
· Studio clubs, inc. running, board games, film…
· Life Drawing
· Yoga Classes
· Free fruit and drinks
· Employee Referral Bonus
· Career Development
· Competitive Mat/Paternity & Adoption
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Life Assurance 4x Salary
· Income Protection of 75%
· Relocation Support to the UK
· Visa Sponsorship
Where do we stand on diversity?
At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.
More About The Sumo Sheffield Studio:
Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having the opportunity to shine and have a realisable input into the games we create. We are a very happy ship with lots of incredibly nice people that partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime clubs, charity fundraising events and lots of socialising.
We are proud to be located in Sheffield, just off J34 of the M1 offering easy road and rail access from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands. Sheffield itself enjoys wealth of facilities including world class sporting facilities, stunning theatres and galleries, the National Video Game Museum, shopping, restaurants and incredible parks and green spaces - all on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District National Park. We love it here.
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