HR Advisor

About this role

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.comThe HR Advisor supports a broad range of Human Resources activities that advance business priorities, enhance the employee experience, and contribute to the success of leaders and their teams. The role partners with leaders and employees across the organization in areas including employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, policy implementation, labor law compliance, and HR and payroll system transactions.Key ResponsibilitiesSTRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND ADVISORYServe as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent strategy, team development, and organizational effectiveness.Align HR initiatives with business objectives by providing HR best practices and relevant external perspectives.Support change-management and leadership-development initiatives.EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND ENGAGEMENTPromote a positive work environment by providing proactive employee-relations support.Guide conflict resolution and conduct workplace investigations when necessary.Drive employee-engagement initiatives and provide coaching to managers and team members.PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTManage the annual performance-review process and support goal-setting and feedback discussions.Advise leaders on performance concerns and employee-development planning.HR OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCESupport compliance with applicable local labor laws and internal policies.Support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.HRIS AND REPORTINGMaintain data accuracy and integrity in the HRIS (Workday) and prepare reports for audits and workforce planning.Process employment and personal-data changes and support Payroll by responding to requests and providing accurate information.ONBOARDING AND OFFBOARDINGFacilitate new-hire orientation and employee off boarding processes.Ensure personnel files and HR documentation are maintained accurately and promptly.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATIONCollaborate with Corporate HR teams, including Benefits, Learning and Development, Legal, and Immigration, to support employee needs.Maintain internal HR resources, policies, and documentation