Senior People and Culture Manager

Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries.

Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech‘s People & Culture unit is looking for a Senior People & Culture Manager who is dedicated and experienced to join our dynamic team in Holborn.

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Your influential mission. You will...

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Team Management: Directly manage a team of 3 HR professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Adaptability & Resilience: Navigate the complexities of a matrixed environment with agility and resilience, adapting to changing priorities and challenges.
• Goal & Metrics Driven: Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives
• Employee Relations: Oversee and manage complex employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are compliant with current employment laws and regulations, keeping the company updated on any legal changes.
• Performance Management: Implement and manage performance management processes, ensuring that performance reviews are conducted, goals are set, and development plans are in place.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR practices and processes.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee the management of compensation structures, benefits programs, and reward systems to ensure they are competitive and aligned with business objectives.
• HR Data & Reporting: Use HR metrics and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to senior management on workforce planning, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive company culture by implementing engagement strategies and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Components for success. You have...

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in an HRBP/HR Manager/Senior HR Manager role, with a strong track record of managing the full employee life cycle.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) equivalent experience in Human Resources management.
• Proven experience in managing complex Employee Relations issues and implementing best-practice HR solutions.
• The ability to align HR strategy with business goals and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR compliance.
• Communication & Leadership Skills: Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding solutions that balance business needs with employee well-being.
• Experience with HRIS and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis.

You'll get extra points for...

• Line management experience
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Wellbeing

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Professional Growth: we invest in your personal and professional development through training and knowledge-sharing.
• Work-Life Balance: We support flexibility and offer a well-being package to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Engaging Environments: Enjoy working in a dynamic, fun team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Cultural Values: We are driven by innovation, integrity, and performance, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion.
• Fun and engaging company events

PEOPLE & CULTURE TEAM 

At Playtech, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our People & Culture team is at the heart of this belief. We are a dynamic, innovative, and diverse team committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, inspired, and empowered. 

As a part of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of our employees, from onboarding to offboarding. We are not just about policies and procedures; we are about building relationships, responding to our business needs, supporting our people, and driving to be the best we can. We are the custodians of Playtech’s culture, ensuring that our values of innovation, integrity, excellence, and performance are embedded in everything we do. 

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.