HR Business Partner

Kwalee is seeking an HR Business Partner to join its HR Team in Leamington Spa, England. Reporting to the Group HR Director, this role involves providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to managers and employees. Key responsibilities include coaching on people management, handling employee relations, supporting global HR, and contributing to learning and development plans, particularly for leadership teams, to ensure high performance and engagement.

Must Have

• Coaching and guiding managers in people management
• Supporting Employee Relations (ER) cases
• Developing and delivering local people plans
• Supporting global HR team operations
• Managing business change and employee engagement
• Reviewing organisational design and structure
• Launching new HR initiatives effectively
• Coaching on complex performance management issues
• Running performance calibration discussions
• Analysing skills gaps and improving workforce capability
• Designing and delivering leadership development programs
• Utilising people analytics for informed decisions
• Demonstrable HR generalist experience
• CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Advanced practical HR knowledge and policies
• Essential commercial understanding
• Proven experience in L&D initiative implementation
• Ability to shape HR agenda and influence business
• Proven ability to persuade, influence, and build trust

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to 5 years
• Flexible working with core hours
• Bank of 'Work From Home' days
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Solid pension plan
• Dental and optical care cover
• On-site gym
• Unlimited free snacks and drinks
• Steam codes for all game releases
• Dog-friendly office
• Leamington Spa office with parking and electric charging stations
• Exclusive Kwalee merchandise
• Fun seasonal events
• Regular town halls

Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.

We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.

Join the team!

As we continue to grow, an important vacancy has become available within our HR Team for an HR Business Partner.

Reporting directly to the Group HR Director and supporting the Head of People Development, the main purpose of this role is to work as a trusted HR partner with managers and employees by offering comprehensive HR support and guidance. This role will also directly support the Group’s learning and development plans, focusing particularly on initiatives for our leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and guiding managers in all aspects of people management to ensure a high standard of performance.
• Supporting with Employee Relations (ER) cases.
• Developing and ensuring the delivery of local people plans.
• Working with and supporting our Global HR Team in India.
• Supporting business change management, making sure that employees remain engaged to improve HR processes and our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Working with people leaders to review organisational design and structure to ensure effectiveness and that employees are suitably qualified and developed.
• Supporting the launch of new HR initiatives by ensuring effective communication and providing good access to company news, vacancies, and surveys.
• Coaching managers on complex performance management issues.
• Running and reviewing performance calibration discussions as needed.
• Analysing skills gaps and improving the ability of the workforce through leadership, supervisory, and general development programmes.
• Supporting the design and delivery of Learning & Development (L&D) activities, with a specific focus on leadership development programmes for senior teams.
• Using people analytics data to help managers make informed decisions.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience as an HR generalist, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• CIPD or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced practical knowledge and experience of HR matters, covering a wide range of activities and proven HR practices and policies.
• Essential commercial understanding and experience gained through cross-functional working.
• Proven experience in identifying training needs and supporting the implementation of L&D initiatives, especially those focused on building leadership capability.
• The ability to take commercial information and use it to shape the HR agenda and influence the business.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence, and build trust across all levels and functions.

Why Kwalee?

• Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!
• Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them.
• Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care.
• Recharge: Take advantage of our on-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises your wellbeing.
• Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.
• Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!
• Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office.
• Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with from parking and electric charging stations.
• Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.