Overview

Senior Manager, Human Resources - HR - (9 month FTC) at Firesprite. This is a 9 month fixed-term contract.

Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in Liverpool, proudly part of the PlayStation Studios family. Our values are Inclusivity, Bravery, Responsiveness, and Entrepreneurialism, guiding our work culture.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, HR who will be responsible for delivering the studio HR strategy, ensuring alignment with wider PlayStation Studios and SIE global HR initiatives. Ideally, the role is based in the Liverpool studio for 1-3 days per week.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Coaching and advising the studio Leadership Team and Discipline Heads on all HR related activities, in line with policy, process and best practice
• Managing complex and high-risk employee relations matters, where appropriate
• Maintaining HR policies, process maps and associated templates/documentation, in line with legal and SIE requirements, as well as the studio needs
• Enhancing and streamlining HR processes to increase efficiency and improve HR service delivery
• Supporting the studio Leadership Team and Discipline Heads to deliver cyclical HR activities including performance appraisal, compensation reviews, talent management and succession planning
• Overseeing initiatives to enhance culture and employee engagement at the studio, including engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition and reward
• Championing DEI initiatives within the studio, alongside PlayStation Studios and SIE, to increase diversity, equity and inclusion
• Supporting the creation and delivery of training to managers and staff on HR-related activities and initiatives (e.g., performance management, managing teams, DEI)
• Compiling and analyzing HR metrics for the studio Leadership Team to provide meaningful insights and reporting on trends
• General HR administration to assist the HR team as required, including maintenance of the HR Management System and monitoring the HR Inbox
• Completing any other ad hoc HR-related activities, as required
• Leading a small team managing, mentoring and developing our senior HR advisor

What We Are Looking For

• CIPD qualification
• Significant experience within a senior generalist HR role, including demonstrable evidence of:
• managing an HR function
• partnering with senior leadership teams
• cultural change/transformation
• driving employee engagement
• collaborating with Centres of Excellence
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and constructively challenge where appropriate
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, best practice and current developments in the HR profession
• Computer literate with experience of using HR Management Systems (Workday)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proven experience of HR metrics analysis and reporting/trend identification
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within the HR team and across the wider business, with a high degree of confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Hybrid working is a plus

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Firesprite is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.