HR Business Partner
Cambridge / Hybrid
Operations – Human Resources & Talent /
Permanent /
Hybrid
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.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
The HRBP will take responsibility for the implementation and success of HR initiatives and policies, including but not limited to leadership development, organisational development, employee relations and change processes. This role has line management responsibilities for the Senior HR Advisor within their workstream.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Working proactively with teams across the company to gain an understanding of key business drivers.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with managers and leaders to support the objective of having highly engaged and performing teams.
- Identifying the need for, delivering and evaluating a range of people and change projects to support business needs.
- Providing guidance and coaching on people practices such as restructures and succession planning.
- Identifying, proposing, implementing and evaluating forward thinking initiatives, projects, and practices that support individual teams and the company, engaging relevant stakeholders and working in partnership to ensure successful project delivery.
- Using a variety of HR metrics and data to identify people priorities for the business and address future workforce needs.
- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and policies in line with best practice.
- Supporting the annual pay review and quarterly promotion processes by working alongside senior stakeholders and checking that proposed pay reviews are appropriately rewarding our best performers.
- Mentor and develop the Senior Advisor within your workstream, and other members of the wider HR team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- CIPD level 7 qualified or equivalent experience.
- HR experience to a strategic HRBP level, ideally within a technical or creative industry.
- A motivated self-starter, confident and able to navigate and lead through change.
- Adaptable and flexible in response to uncertainty and changing business priorities.
- Resilient with the ability to confidently challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Proven strength in problem solving, time management and decision-making.
- Demonstratable experience collating and analysing data against key HR metrics.
- A strategic thinker, able to see the bigger picture whilst also ensuring their workstream and the wider HR team provide excellent advisory and administrative service to our people across the full employment life cycle.
- Working knowledge of current employment legislation.
- Track record in delivering HR projects.
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.
