People and Culture Officer in Scotland

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 12 February 2026

Team Junkfish are looking for a People and Culture Officer to join our Operations team. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, diverse and dynamic team. Working under the supervision of our People and Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team within Junkfish.

Please note: This position is only open to applicants within the United Kingdom. Any applications received from outside of the United Kingdom will be rejected. Applicants must have the existing legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Team Junkfish:

Team Junkfish is an independent game development studio in Scotland and Singapore passionate about creating unique, innovative, and high-quality games for a worldwide audience. Team Junkfish has diverse specialities spanning multiple genres, platforms and technologies, such as VR, AR, PC and Console development. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Why work at Junkfish?

At Junkfish, we all share a passion for gaming and geek culture and are bonded by a strong compassion for others. We believe in a “Person First” approach and our processes are underpinned by the drive to ensure that our staff are cared for and empowered to be the best they can be. We fully understand that our people are our best asset and are committed to building a positive working environment whilst nurturing a welcoming and inclusive culture that allows staff to be their authentic selves in whichever way that applies to them, championing individual growth, personality, and merit. As part of a culture that celebrates diversity, we encourage you to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other diversifying factor as we strive to improve equal opportunities and accessibility within the industry.

In addition to the above, employment at Junkfish comes with the following benefits:

• 30 days paid time off per year (including public holidays)
• Contractual Sick Pay, offering up to 60 days per year at full pay.
• Healthy Living Allowance, offering reimbursement for personal purchases that support a healthy lifestyle.
• Forward-thinking leave policies such as Menstrual Leave, enhanced Bereavement Leave and Compassionate Leave
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution (after 3 months' service)
• The ability to work with full flexibility and autonomy.
• Full company shutdown over the festive period (Christmas and New Year), allowing you to recharge and decompress!

The Role:

As the People and Culture Officer, you will support Managers and staff through our formal case management processes, including grievance, discipline, absence management, probation, performance management, and capability. This is a key role within the People and Culture function that supports resolution of a range of staffing situations across all areas of the business. You will also support and contribute to other HR areas such as compliance, employee engagement, and policy, whilst providing administrative support including assisting in the management of employee data. The role requires a proactive, solutions focused individual with the ability to advise, and support across a range of HR case matters. Our ideal Officer will have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights effectively. This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed best practices while developing a strategic, solutions-focused approach that supports the organisation’s long-term goals and growth aspirations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the People and Culture Manager with day-to-day employee relations case management including, but not limited to, absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, probation reviews and performance management, delegating cases or escalating complex issues as required.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with employees and stakeholders, promoting trust and mutual respect.
• Utilise HR metrics to inform decision-making, driving strategic improvements across business areas.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, ensuring compliance with all employment laws and regulations as well as managing legacy records and systems, including spot checking of compliance with associated paperwork including Right To Work checks and staff vetting in line with employment legislation.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, templates and user guides to ensure compliance with global and local regulations.
• Maintenance of reports to maintain up to date record keeping and reporting such as; Payroll reports, Recruitment and candidate reports, HR casework reports, Purchasing reports, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion reports, etc.
• Ensuring the active promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation and ensure it is ultimately an environment where everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.
• Monitoring, owning and administrating the HR Inbox to ensure we are responding to queries within our agreed SLAs.
• Working closely with the parent company HR function to ensure payroll processes and employee files are up to date and payroll changes are provided in a timely manner.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or experience of working in HR at advisory level.
• Experience of managing Employee Relations casework - absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management etc.
• A sound knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent IT and administrative skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and HR databases.
• Ability to evaluate complex situations and provide clear business focused advice.
• Experience of using HR systems.
• Strong analytics skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience working in the games industry within an HR capacity.
• Demonstrated success in a startup or scale-up environment, thriving with minimal direction while delivering exceptional results.
• Knowledge of Singapore Employment Law.