Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Department overview:
We are Media Molecule, a multi-award winning game developer and part of the wider PlayStation Studios group. We have a history of creating outstanding games such as LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway and most recently, the BAFTA Award winning Dreams. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure, defining and executing the vision for our next project and settling into our gorgeous, newly refurbished studio in central Guildford. We are now searching for a talented, creative Senior HR Generalist to join the team!
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the HR Director, the Senior HR Advisor will provide operational HR support to the Studio. Key responsibilities will include;
· Ownership of the full Employee Lifecycle from onboarding / induction through to exit interview, ensuring a positive, inclusive employee experience that is aligned with Mm’s core values.
· Build strong working relationships across the business, providing proactive and pragmatic HR advice and support to managers and employees.
· Manage the HR inbox, responding to day-to-day employee queries and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
· Manage and maintain the HR events calendar, championing and promoting events internally and encouraging employee engagement.
· Organise and manage L&D initiatives for the studio, engaging with suppliers, scheduling courses and workshops and collating employee feedback.
· Assist in the management of employee relations including absence management, change management.
· HR reporting and systems, providing insights on key metrics, creating and collating monthly HR reports.
· Submit monthly payroll report to central payroll team.
· In partnership with the Lead Recruiter, process offer letters and contracts for new hires and contractors.
· Partner with the HR Director on HR projects and process improvements including DE&I, Employer Branding and L&D.
What we are looking for:
· Previous experience in a generalist HR role gained within a fast-paced environment.
· Demonstrable knowledge of HR processes, procedures and UK employment law.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
· Top tier organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Positive and proactive approach, happy to contribute at all levels as part of a high performing HR team, from HR administration through to HR projects.
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
