Description

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 work 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