About the role:

Thunderful Games is seeking a People and Culture Manager to join its growing European People and Culture team.
The UK People & Culture Manager is responsible for approximately 180 employees/contractors working for Thunderful Games UK and our UK subsidiaries Coatsink Software, Jumpship Games, and Robot Teddy. You will work closely with business leaders in each of these subsidiaries to advise on existing business structures and devise and implement a fit-for-purpose strategic and organizational People strategy that supports business objectives and aligns with the Thunderful vision.

As the People and Culture Manager, you will develop and improve people-related policies and ways to embed and demonstrate company values. You will support and coach managers on people-related issues and processes, develop reward and benefit structures and manage HR metrics and KPIs.

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced HR professional passionate about gaming and creativity. Apply now and become part of Thunderful Group’s dynamic and growing European People and Culture team.

This position is available remotely for anyone based in the UK though traveling to our studios in Gateshead and Guildford will be required regularly.

Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying skills gaps and developing and implementing workable training plans and training courses
• Developing straightforward and effective performance management systems
• Leading and implementing the well-being agenda and information for colleagues
• Supporting the Thunderful DEI Committee and providing specific HR-related guidance/expertise
• Supporting the Health and Safety function
• Keeping Employee Handbooks and other employee documentation compliant and up-to-date
• Supporting long-term sickness and absence and any frequent short-term absences
• Supporting European HR colleagues as required

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate will have a people-centric approach to HR and a servant leader approach, aligned with Thunderful/subsidiary values, the ability to integrate into a friendly, kind, and inclusive team, a can-do and informal approach, and a positive attitude.
Thunderful Games is a dynamic company where positive changes are frequent and often swift, always focusing on continuous improvement; an appreciation and understanding of this type of company will be necessary to thrive in this role.

• CIPD qualified or equivalent (such as Master) or equivalent knowledge gained in experience
• Current UK employment legislation and HR trends, as well as future developments
• Solid HR experience at an operational level, preferably from the creative/cultural or tech sector
• Managing a broad HR remit with a disparate management team and workforce
• Ability to travel occasionally to UK and European studios

Our perks:

• Freedom to choose where you work in the UK
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced holiday package
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Bi-annual appraisals
• Annual pay reviews
• Career breaks
• Enhanced and generous maternity and paternity package
• Paid dependent's emergency leave
• Access to a life insurance policy and WeCare healthcare app
• Health insurance cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• Investment in your physical health with weekly live and on-demand strength, cardio, yoga, and meditation sessions
• Investment in your mental health with regular access to training courses and one-to-one wellness sessions and workshops
• In-person and virtual events
• Refer a friend scheme

About Thunderful

Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group AB, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Thunderful Games started as a merger between two Swedish self-publishing indie studios, coming together to make something greater than they could have done independently.
Over the last few years, Thunderful Games has grown organically and via acquisitions into a Europe-wide organization of more than 300 people. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles.

Contact

Got questions about the position or Thunderful in general? Please contact:

Pierre Dahlgren
Talent Acquisition Manager - Thunderful Games
E-mail: pierre.dahlgren@thunderfulgames.com
Phone: +(46) 076-027 82 10