Human Resources Generalist

MachineGames is looking for an HR Generalist to join our studio. This role is for someone who likes to engage in a wide variety of areas of responsibility on different levels. The responsibilities are spanning from day-to-day operative HR-support and administration to projects related to for example health safety and work environment or compensation and benefits. In this role you will be part of a team of three and you will be reporting to the HR manager of the studio.

Our studio is located in central Uppsala, Sweden which is a small and vibrant city 30 minutes north of the capital Stockholm. It has a historical heritage reaching back to pre-medieval times. MachineGames is a part of ZeniMax Media inc. alongside sister studios Alpha Dog games, Arkane studios, Bethesda game studios, Id Software, Roundhouse Studios, Tango Gameworks, and ZeniMax Online Studios.

Our studio has a legacy of being down to earth and our everyday work as well as our long-term goals are driven by our values:
- We value Team performance over individual performance
- We practice an open door policy
- We deliver what we promise
- We give constructive and actionable feedback
- We practice ownership and accountability
- We learn from our mistakes.
This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible. For this role you must be permanently located within commuting distance of Uppsala and hold a Swedish work permit or be a Swedish citizen.
Responsibilities
Administrative/Payroll/Employee services
Monitor our HR email and slack channels and respond to employees’ and supervisors’ queries s in a professional and timely manner
Creating employment related documents, such as employment certificates and employment agreements.
Manage our Employee information Confluence page, which aims to provide employees with an on-demand employment information source.
Support supervisors with employee relations matters.
Maintain accurate and up to date employee records on HR information systems and in employee files, capturing all required documentation in compliance with GDPR.
Complete audits to identify any outstanding documents or non-compliance.
Share the responsibility of preparing monthly payroll with the HR Manager
Respond to payroll related employee queries
Monitor and document employees leave of absence, following up with supervisors and employees

Work environment
Support with ensuring that MachineGames’ policies and routines that are up to date with local legislation and common practice and properly documented.
Support in harmonising global policies with local legislation and common practice as well as rolling out global policies at local level.
Being responsible for the studio’s Systematical work environment management (Swe: systematiskt arbetsmiljöarbete) and its documentation.
Manage rehabilitation cases, by documenting and coordinating between social insurance agency, occupational health care, the affected individual and their supervisors.

Diversity and Inclusion
Support with ensuring that MachineGames has policies and documented routines that are up to date with local legislation and common practice.
Support in harmonising global policies with local legislation and common practice as well as rolling out global policies at local level.
Planning and carrying out activities related to diversity and inclusion initiatives, for example lectures, trainings, attending events and conferences.
Support the HR Manager with carrying out the annual salary mapping


Compensation and Benefits
Participate in projects related to compensation and benefits
Obtaining and maintaining robust compensation data

Qualifications
Formal education in human resources management, preferably at university level


Must have experience and be familiar with the application of Swedish labor/employment law
At least a couple of years of experience from a generalist human resources role
Demonstrated ability to drive projects and implementations to the finish
An eye for details and a focus on delivering in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information, exercise good judgement and discretion in handling information
Able to independently search for information and suggest solutions to problems
Great people skills and does not hesitate to collaborate cross functionally
Able to, from time to time, work after office hours, for example during company events
Experience of an international setting and an ability to communicate at a professional level, both in writing and verbally in English
Proficiency in the MS Office suite
Last but not least, have a positive and solution-oriented personality!

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.