HR Generalist - 12 Month Fix Term Contract

Are you passionate about people and creating an amazing employee experience? As our HR Generalist, you’ll be at the heart of everything that makes our workplace great! From onboarding new teammates, supporting employee relations, helping shape company policies and our culture and engagement. All of this in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll also support the wider HR team to keep our operations running smoothly and help develop HR policies and procedures that make a real impact. If you love people, processes, and making work feel like… well, work that actually works this is the role for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for the employee life cycle, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organisational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with the management team while providing guidance and support to managers on HR-related matters.
• In partnership with Managers, oversee and manage all employment law related matters including complex investigations.
• Ensure accurate and timely guidance and advice is issued to all, ensuring it is in line with the Company policies and procedures.
• Proactively address and resolve employee relations issues, while upholding a positive work environment.
• Support the onboarding of successful candidates including contractual documentation, Right to Work verification and inductions.
• Support the performance appraisal process by assisting with reviewing performance standards and monitoring evaluations.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans and employee development.
• Advise and coach managers on company policies and processes, ensuring that managers are complying with the policies in place.
• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including updates.
• Support the recruitment process as required, including drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and assisting with onboarding activities.
• Conduct company introductions and onboarding sessions for new employees to ensure understanding of company culture, policies, and processes.
• Champion a positive and inclusive work environment through employee engagement initiatives.
• Stay informed about changes to employment legislation ensuring we are complying with national regulations and applicable employment laws. Taking action to update policies and procedures when necessary.

Skills

• 3 years of experience in human resources or within a similar role.
• CIPD – Level 3 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in French or Spanish employment law beneficial.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in work processes.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changes in the work environment.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Self-Starter: Able to begin work or undertake a project on their own initiative, without needing to be told or encouraged to do so.
• People Focus: Responds to employee needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Ethical Conduct: Acts with integrity and adheres to ethical standards and company policies.

Competitive remuneration, holidays, flexible working and regular team socials. A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme. Studios based in Kings Cross. Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station. Hybrid model of office and remote working. Collaborative team culture with team-building days that you’ll actually enjoy.

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.