People Coordinator (FTC)

Job Title: People Coordinator (8-12 month FTC)
Team: People & HR
Reporting into: People & HR Director

Studio Overview

We are Sports Interactive

The gaming studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager.

Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms. To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.

Position Overview

The People Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional team member experience serving as the first point of contact for HR enquiries. This role focuses on the employee lifecycle, while contributing to HR projects and initiatives. With support of a shared service admin team, this role will focus on more technical level tasks, coordination, and engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the Team Member Lifecycle

• Oversee the team member lifecycle via Workday HRIS, including system configuration of new positions within the system.
  
• Conduct new starter onboarding meetings and ensure a consistent and smooth journey into the Studio.
  
• Manage engagement and exit surveys using Culture Amp and analyse results to propose actionable insights.
  
• Oversee the team member engagement survey process, including planning, design, administration, and reporting, while driving engagement and action plans.
  
• Collaborate with the shared service team to ensure seamless delivery of administrative tasks related to lifecycle changes and amendments.

Payroll & Benefits

• Generate the monthly payroll input data sheet and work with Sega payroll to ensure the smooth running of the monthly payroll process.
  
• Support annual pay review and bonus processes in partnership with HR leadership.
  
• Act as a ‘Benefits Ambassador’ promoting awareness and accessibility of benefits among team members.
  
• Collaborate with the shared service team to manage benefits enrolment and ensure accurate records.

Talent

• Partner with the Group Talent shared service team to manage job postings and LinkedIn promotion activities.
  
• Work with the Communications team to enhance Sports Interactive’s online presence and employer brand.
  
• Coordinate interview scheduling through the applicant tracking system (Jobvite) for remote and on-site interviews.
  
• Provide professional and timely updates to candidates, recruiters, and line managers throughout the recruitment process.
  
• Assist People Partners and HRD with recruitment projects, including agency collaboration and diversity initiatives.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate Studio-wide L&D sessions, including scheduling and participant communications.
  
• Gather and analyse feedback to improve future training initiatives.
  
• Maintain a library of development materials and training records.
  
• Support individual training and coaching programs in collaboration with Line Managers and external providers.

General Administration

• Oversee the HR inbox, triaging and escalating queries to People Partners as needed.
  
• Work with the shared service team to ensure data integrity and compliance of team member records within the HRIS.
  
• Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations and reports for Senior Management and other stakeholders.
  
• Support team member engagement initiatives and Studio-wide events.
  
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and creating streamlined workflow documents.
  
• Assist with mild/moderate employee relations cases, including note-taking and process follow-ups.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Seasoned HR/ People Co-ordinator or Project Co-ordinator.
  
• Exceptional organisation skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Proficient in M365 applications – Excel and PowerPoint are essential. 
  
• Experienced at using HR systems  - specifically Workday, ideal experience would also include using Lattice, Culture Amp etc.
  
• You're a 'people-person' with excellent communication skills, and able to work effectively with colleagues and candidates at all levels.
  
• Excellent ability to multi-task and adapt to priorities in a busy environment.
  
• Critical and creative thinker, able to identify new and innovative ways to improve the way we do things.
  
• Self-starter, not afraid to get into the details and execution.

Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:

• A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team.
  
• Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available. 
  
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
  
• Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ.
  
• A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees.
  
• Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. ️
  
• Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services.
  
• Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops.
  
• Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. ️
  
• A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. ️
  
• Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans.
  
• Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. ✈️
  
• A personalized football shirt upon passing probation.

What is it like to work here?

We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.

For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do.

And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.

Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job.

We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz in large company category in 2023.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.

Our Values:

Keep collaborating: Teamwork wins titles - Here, ideas belong to everyone, whatever department you’re part of. Collaboration lets us score more as a team than we could individually. 
Be flexible: We think fast and adapt faster. The football and entertainment worlds never stand still, so we keep progressing and switching things up to stay ahead. 
Stay Tenacious: We don’t overlook the details. Everything we do is about producing the best game possible, in other words, never settle. 
Show Ambition: Let your drive lead the way - Your individual outlook can give everyone the edge. Make the studio’s purpose personal and let your drive lead the way. 
Bring the Passion: Have fun doing your thing - Don’t be fooled, what we do is not a game. Making our players’ passion come to life is our passion. 
Consider the Bigger Picture: Keep things in perspective - We want our impact to be a positive one. From built-in work/life balance to initiatives covering the most important topics of today, we have what matters in focus.