HR Manager

Job title

HR Manager                                                                   

Type

Full time (Office based)                                                                                 

Salary (Depending on experience)

WHO WE ARE

Big Sky Studios, part of the OLG Group, is the UK’s leading full-service creative content campus, trusted by the world's leading brands and creative community to conceptualise, host, produce and deliver all aspects of their content and storytelling needs in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

Renowned for customer service, Big Sky works closely with the fashion, beauty, entertainment, automotive and F&B industries offering a unique range of premium facilities, services and expertise to enable and create 360 content. This ranges from advertising campaigns, elevated ecommerce, social, gaming, editorial, film, TV and theatre production, alongside in person and virtual activations such as events, experiences and exhibitions.

Based in central London, Big Sky comprises 15 studios and stages, spanning 75,000 sq ft over 5 different sites offering traditional white coves, green screens, blank canvases, virtual production suites with green screen and LED walls alongside a unique rooftop studio with undisturbed London Skyline views. To enable our spaces, we offer in-house services of lighting, digital, catering, set-build and post production, alongside a full service ecom and social content agency.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The HR Advisor role is a standalone position responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support across the organisation. While operating independently, the role is supported by a dedicated HR consultancy firm and team of employment lawyers to provide additional expertise and guidance. This position plays a critical part in navigating the business through a period of exciting change and growth, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company’s evolving culture and operational success.

REPORTING

The role will report to the Global Head of Operations.

DIRECT REPORTS

·      HR Administrator

·      HR Generalist (L&D)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the business with all aspect of HR.
• Ensuring that accurate employee data and records are kept.
• Managing the monthly payroll accurately and on time, in collaboration with Finance.
• Managing employee benefits programs, handling benefits queries and making improvement and changes as the business evolves.
• Acting as the employee relations lead and ensuring employment law is followed accurately
• Leading employee relations matters by advising managers and supporting investigations and resolutions.
• Proactively working with the Global Head of Operations to support to help define the culture of the business.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Partnering with managers to strengthen their understanding of HR policies and best practices.
• Advising and supporting managers on performance management, absence management, and employee development.
• Assisting with recruitment activities as needed, from job posting to candidate onboarding.
• Serving as a primary HR point of contact for all employees, offering guidance and support.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Staying informed of current and upcoming HR legislation to ensure compliance and proactive planning.
• Continuously reviewing, maintaining, and enhancing HR systems, practices, and processes to improve efficiency.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• At least 3 to 4 years in a HR Manager role
• With a level 7 CIPD
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law
• A healthy mix of commercial knowledge and people experience
• Hands on and flexible approach
• Able to utilise previous HR experience to suggest ideas for improvement
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative but also to engage with the team as needed

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, positive attitude
• Strong team player

As an equal opportunities employer, Big Sky is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.