People Operations Advisor (Gaming)

Location: On-site at the riverside headquarters in Oxford, United Kingdom. The role is open only to applicants with the permanent right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game developer and publisher with multiple studios, a film studio, board game and book publishing activities, and the 2000AD comics and graphic novels business.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, HR systems, and documentation.
• Prepare employment contracts, contract variations, letters, and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinate changes to terms and conditions, working arrangements, promotions, transfers, and other contractual updates.
• Coordinate probation reviews and support absence, family leave, flexible working, and leaver processes.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and procedures while identifying process improvements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Operations professional, or HR generalist.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience managing employee lifecycle processes and supporting employee relations matters.
• Experience using HRIS and Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or equivalent systems.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract in a creative, relaxed, and open-plan Oxford HQ environment.
• 22 days of holiday plus Christmas closure and bank holidays, increasing with service up to 31 days.
• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan with dental and vision coverage, life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Enhanced family leave, pension scheme, interest-free tax-free loans, and employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Free parking, free hot drinks, an on-site tuck shop, discounts, freebies, and social events.