About Steel City Interactive
SCI was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport we love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade.
SCI is a welcoming place for expression and open communication, where everyone has a voice. We’re a diverse bunch, consisting of people with decades of games industry experience, graduates and talented individuals who come from other industries. We all bring knowledge and learn from each other.
Together we are driven by ambition to bring the world of boxing into a video game like never before.
The Role
The HR Officer will provide key administrative support across all HR functions, ensuring the smooth running of HR systems and processes. This role is critical in maintaining accurate employee data, responding efficiently to queries, and supporting the delivery of essential HR services across the business.
Who you’ll work with
You will report to the Head of People & Culture and will be part of a small HR team.
What you’ll be responsible for
HR Systems Management:
Maintain and update HR systems and databases to ensure accurate and timely records of employee information, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes and benefit information.
Reporting:
Generate regular and ad-hoc reports from the HR system (HiBob) to support business decision-making and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
HR Inbox Management:
Monitor and manage the HR shared inbox, triaging and responding to incoming queries in a timely and professional manner, escalating where necessary.
Document and Records Management:
Ensure all employee records and HR documents are maintained, filed, and stored securely in line with data protection legislation and internal policies.
Absence & Timekeeping Management:
Ensure all RTW are completed and raise any concerns, patterns or reasonable adjustments
Review trigger points in line company policies
Escalating concerns to line managers
Recruitment & Interview Scheduling:
Supporting the recruitment process
Liaising with agencies through the offer phase
Ensuring Right to Work checks are completed prior to contract
Onboarding & Offboarding:
Completing onboarding process - HR Inductions, set-up on HR System
Completing offboarding process
Internal Stakeholder Liaison & Communications:
Work closely with internal departments, e.g. Finance, to support accurate payroll processing and timely communication of relevant employee data.
Compliance and Best Practice:
Support the implementation and compliance of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality.
Team Support:
Provide administrative assistance to the Head of People & Culture and the wider HR team as required, including support during recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a generalist HR support role
Strong working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Highly orgainised with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, contracts and employee documentation
Some experience supporting employee relations, such as absence, probation or
flexible working request
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise at all levels
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
A general familiarity with payroll processes and experience of collaborating with Finance teams is desirable
What we offer
Healthy work-life balance:
23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Christmas shut down
Holiday exchange programme
Flexible working hours & pattern (Certain Hybrid…