People & Culture Advisor

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PlaySide Studios Full time

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Who is PlaySide?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of innovating the gaming industry.

Overview

As our People & Culture Advisor, you'll support the employee journey, ensuring smooth HR operations and a positive workplace culture. This role blends admin tasks with advisory support, helping align People & Culture initiatives with company goals. You'll manage HR systems, run engagement programs, and guide leaders and employees on compliance, satisfaction, and performance.

With strong attention to detail and great people skills, you'll build strong relationships and balance hands-on admin with meaningful advisory work.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration:

  1. Manage and update HR databases (Employment Hero, Culture Amp, Workday, Google Sheets) to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  2. Own the onboarding process, including system setup, stakeholder coordination, induction meetings, and surveys.
  3. Oversee relocation and visa processes, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
  4. Administer HR documentation, policies, and key annual processes like salary reviews and performance cycles.
  5. Set up and analyse Culture Amp surveys, maintain the Sonder database, and support employee engagement initiatives.
  6. Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and drive People & Culture initiatives.
  7. Support managers in salary reviews, performance assessments, and data-driven decision-making.
  8. Provide coaching on people management, performance feedback, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
  9. Manage performance and employee relations processes, including goal setting, reviews, and conflict resolution.
  10. Oversee offboarding to ensure a seamless transition and adherence to best practices.

What You Bring to The Table:

  1. Experience working in small HR teams, ideally in start-up/scale-up environments.
  2. Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts for different audiences.
  3. Stay updated on HR laws, Awards, and Fair Work regulations through active industry engagement.
  4. Highly organized with attention to detail, urgency, and follow-through.
  5. Proficient in Google Sheets, Culture Amp, Workday, etc. ensuring data accuracy and insightful reporting.
  6. Discreet, independent, and always eager to learn.

What We Offer Here at PlaySide

  1. Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
  2. Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
  3. Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
  4. Relocation Assistance.
  5. Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
  6. Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
  7. Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag
  8. Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

Industries

Computer Games

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