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Senior HR Advisor (12 month fixed term contract)

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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. 

This role can be on a hybrid working basis, which means you’ll have the opportunity to spend time working both in the studio and at home. We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.  

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

We are looking for a Senior HR  Advisor on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.  Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, the Senior HR Advisor will assist in providing a proactive and effective HR service across their client groups.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Developing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.
  • Working closely with our people managers to provide day to day HR support, ensuring timely and consistent advice and coaching to build capability, develop rising stars and support talent retention.
  • Managing and mentoring the HR Advisor and HR Assistant within your workstream.
  • Tracking, monitoring and reporting on a wide range of key HR data/metrics, providing recommendations to management based on data analysis
  • Providing advice, guidance, and support to managers on performance & capability reviews, absence management, resolution of grievances and disciplinary issues etc.
  • Supporting the HR Business Partners with the development and delivery of business programmes and strategy, contributing to and owning a range of HR projects across the full employee life cycle, such as succession planning, benefits & reward, L&D, annual staff survey, change management etc
  • Supporting the HR Business Partners with the quarterly promotion process and annual salary reviews
  • Working closely with the HR Business Partners to evolve people processes and structures, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Writing and presenting information briefings on a range of HR related topics, projects and initiatives
  • Ensuring all HR policies are in line with employment law, writing and developing policies polices where required, and providing advice and guidance to managers
  • Maintaining the integrity of our employee data in our HRIS.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • CIPD qualified level 5 or above.
  • Demonstrable experience in an operational HR role preferably within a technical or creative industry.
  • Excellent understanding of UK employment law with experience in handling sensitive employee relations issues.
  • Analytical with the ability to identify trends and act accordingly.
  • Ability to prioritise issues, foresee and manage potential conflicts.
  • Pro-active with a continuous improvement approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. 

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.  

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  • We would love to hear about YOU! Make sure your CV is clear and concise, and tailored to the role you are applying to. We want to know about how you got to where you are now, your training and qualifications, your professional experience and your successes. 

  • Our culture is what makes Frontier such a vibrant, inclusive and exciting place to work.  Make sure you provide us a cover letter telling us about you and what makes you a great candidate for the role. Provide us with links to professional websites such as LinkedIn. If you’re a gamer, then tell us your favourite games (they don't have to be Frontier games!).