Employee Relations Specialist, Take Two Interactive

Salary not provided

GSuite

Mid and Senior level

London

Video game publisher

Open for applications

Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Open for applications

Salary not provided

GSuite

Mid and Senior level

London

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

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Company

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Who you are

3-5 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related people-focused or investigation type role
A genuine interest in employee relations, workplace investigations and employment practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
The confidence and resilience to navigate challenging, sensitive and sometimes uncomfortable situations with diplomacy, professionalism and empathy, while remaining objective, balanced and solutions-focused
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn from colleagues across a global team
A team player that is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may change
Proficient in Google Suite, and HRIS systems; Workday and Navex experience a plus
Another language is a bonus but not essential

What the job involves

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you'll play an important role in fostering a positive, respectful and compliant workplace across our global business
Based in the UK and reporting to the Senior Manager you'll primarily support EMEA while also providing assistance across North America and APAC
As part of our collaborative global Employee Relations team, you will independently manage straightforward workplace investigations from intake through to outcome
In addition, you'll provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of employee relations topics, including performance management, disciplinary processes, workplace support and the consistent application of company policies
You'll also contribute to the development and implementation of global and local policies, guidance, training and initiatives that help create a fair, respectful and high-performing workplace
Success in this role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as you'll work closely with employees at all levels of the organisation, managers, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance and People Operations
You'll be trusted to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and deliver practical, balanced advice while ensuring matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with our values and legal obligations
This is an excellent opportunity to build expertise across a broad range of employee relations topics in a fast-paced, international environment
Independently manage straightforward workplace investigations from intake through to outcome, including conducting interviews, gathering and reviewing evidence, preparing investigation reports, delivering oral and written outcomes, facilitating stakeholder debriefs, and making objective findings and recommendations using sound judgement
Own the day-to-day coordination of Occupational Health and Workplace Support cases across Europe, acting as the primary point of contact for our Occupational Health provider and internal stakeholders
Manage referrals, workplace adjustment requests, and return-to-work processes in accordance with company policies and local employment legislation
Provide day-to-day guidance to HR Business Partners and managers on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, disciplinary processes, workplace support and policy application
Support Global Workplace Support requests and help ensure matters are handled promptly, sensitively and consistently
Support the development and implementation of global and local policies, guidance materials, training content and manager resources
Present Employee Relations initiatives and deliver training sessions to HR, managers and employees as required
Ensure the fair, consistent and appropriate application of internal policies, procedures and processes across supported regions
Build effective working relationships with HR teams, business leaders, Legal, Compliance, People Operations and other key stakeholders
Support the preparation of employee separation notices and related off-boarding documentation in specific countries
Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records, case files and documentation
Provide periodic reports to the HR team and analyse Employee Relations trends

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Our take

As the parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles, Take-Two Interactive is a global leading force in the development, publishing and marketing of consumer interactive entertainment.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock and FarmVille.

With its well-established catalog of games, Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is set to see further success. It continues to expand its subsidiaries as well as capitalize on future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.