People & Culture Advisor

Your influential mission. You will...

• Provide HR Guidance: offer clear, timely, and practical HR advice to managers and employees on a variety of issues including performance management, absence management, and employee relations.
• HR Administration: oversee the accurate and timely management of HR administrative tasks, including employee records, contracts, and payroll-related matters.
• Policy Implementation: ensure all HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, legally compliant, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• Employee Relations: support with low to mid-level employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution, escalating as necessary.
• Employee life cycle management: create exceptional employee experiences -lead seamless onboarding and offboarding processes that not only follow best practices but also ensure full compliance with all regulatory and company standards
• Training & Development: work with the People and Culture team to identify training needs and help organise learning and development initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and contribute to regular HR reporting and metrics.
• Work Permit Management: oversee the renewal process for work permits and ensure compliance.
• Employee Well-being: support well-being, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Project Management: lead or support People & Culture projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Reporting line: support the People & Culture Director in the daily execution of strategic P&C initiatives.

Qualifications

Components for success. You have...

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar HR role, ideally within a fast-paced or dynamic environment.
• A customer-centric attitude, with a can-do approach and growth mindset. You see challenges as learning opportunities and possess a high level of resilience.
• Proven experience managing employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance cases.
• A track record of executing exciting and engaging wellbeing initiatives that support mental and physical health as well as DEIB initiatives.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, UK immigration law and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and familiarity with HR systems.

You'll get extra points for...

• Being system and analysis minded
• The ability and ‘want’ to support manager and team
• Being meticulous with attention to detail
• Good proven experience using Microsoft office suite, in particular; Word, Excel and file management

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 Environment: 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 

Additional Information

PLAYTECH 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.