HR Business Partner

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Human Resource • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Kwalee seeks an HR Business Partner to cultivate a supportive workplace culture in their Leamington Spa studio. This role involves providing expert HR advice to managers and employees, aligning with organizational goals, and enhancing the employee experience. Responsibilities include offering guidance on HR matters, coaching managers, conducting investigations, partnering with managers on leadership development and performance management, supporting HR strategy implementation, reviewing policies, collaborating with the People Development team, and analyzing HR data. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years' experience as an HR Business Partner or Advisor, strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and experience with UK employment legislation. Relocation assistance is provided.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years HRBP experience
  • UK employment law expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving & strategic approach
  • Coaching & conflict resolution skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with diverse workforce
  • Global HR support experience
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical cover
  • Dental and optical care
  • Life assurance
  • Pension plan
  • 25 days holiday
  • Unlimited snacks & drinks
  • On-site gym
  • Free parking
  • Electric charging stations
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Seasonal events
  • Dog-friendly policy
At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio. 

By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, 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, we are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our People Services team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in cultivating a supportive and collaborative workplace culture. You will offer expert HR advice and guidance to both managers and employees, ensuring alignment with organisational goals while enhancing the overall employee experience. Working closely with the VP of HR and leadership team, you will help drive key initiatives that foster performance, engagement, and career development in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment.

This is a permanent role based in our Leamington Spa studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation. If you're not already based locally, we’ll support your move with comprehensive relocation assistance ensuring a smooth transition.

Responsibilities:

    • Offer confidential guidance on HR matters, policies, and employment legislation.
    • Coach and support managers in handling complex HR challenges, ensuring fair and consistent approaches.
    • Conduct investigations and manage conflict resolution when necessary.
    • Partner with managers to develop leadership skills and enhance team effectiveness.
    • Guide managers on performance management, succession planning, and team dynamics.
    • Collaborate with managers to address workforce needs, including talent retention and skill development.
    • Support the implementation of HR strategies and programs aligned with company objectives.
    • Review and update policies to ensure legal compliance and industry best practices.
    • Work with the People Development team to identify training needs.
    • Assist with employee engagement surveys and action plans.
    • Analyse HR data to provide insights for continuous improvement.
    • Track and report key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and performance.
    • Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a thriving work environment.

Requirements:

    • At least 3-5 years experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor, ideally in a commensurate role.
    • A deep understanding of HR best practices and prevailing employment legislation and how to apply them in a fast-paced and growing environment.
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
    • A problem-solving mindset, with a strategic approach to HR challenges.
    • Ideally, experience of dealing with a culturally and geographically diverse workforce. Experience of HR support within the UK is essential, and we’d prefer a candidate who has some experience of dealing with employees on a European or Global scale.
Why Kwalee?

We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! You’ll enjoy comprehensive medical cover, including dental and optical care, life assurance, and a solid pension plan. Plus, you’ll have 25 days of holiday to recharge, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised throughout the day.

Enjoy the benefits of an on-site gym, free parking, and convenient electric charging stations. We provide state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of career growth opportunities to set you up for success. And to keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch. With our dog-friendly policy and a vibrant office atmosphere, there’s always something fun going on!

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, fueling 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.
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About The Company

We make the most fun games for the world's players. Find us on your phone, PC and consoles. Thanks to our players, we've achieved one billion downloads with games like Draw It, Jetpack Jump, or Airport Security. Look out for exciting PC and console games like Space Chef, Wildmender, and Robobeat.

Find out more about our team, games, publishing and careers here: https://bit.ly/45qoGYx

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