People and Culture Advisor

Company Description

12 MONTHS FTC - MATERNITY COVER (Hybrid - 4 days per week on site)

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 People & Culture Advisor who is dedicated and experienced to join our dynamic team in Holborn.

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Job Description

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.
• Employee Relations: manage and resolve low to mid-level employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution, escalating as necessary.
• Policy Implementation: ensure all HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, legally compliant, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• HR Administration: oversee the accurate and timely management of HR administrative tasks, including employee records, contracts, and payroll-related matters.
• 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 Manager 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.