HR Director (12 month Maternity Cover)
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Department: HR
Company: SEGA Europe Ltd
Location: SEGA West London, Chiswick Business Park, Hybrid (3 days office)
Position Overview
We’re looking for an HR Director (12 month Maternity Cover) to lead a team of four at SEGA’s west London headquarters. As a leadership role within the wider HR team, this role will focus on driving the people agenda and partnering with the business to deliver practical, high-impact HR support. Working closely with senior managers and colleagues across HR, the HR Director will guide the team on talent, performance, engagement, and change, ensuring our people priorities are aligned with business needs and delivered consistently.
Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of four (three HR professionals and one Internal Communications specialist), ensuring strong delivery and growth.
* Act as a trusted partner to senior managers across international divisions, providing practical HR advice and support.
* Support organisational change, including team structures, role design, and workforce transitions.
* Guide leaders on performance management, employee relations, employee development, and engagement.
* Work with Finance, Business Planning, and Total Reward teams to anticipate and manage headcount needs across Corporate Functions.
* Oversee talent planning and recruitment in partnership with the wider HR team.
* Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and in line with company policy and employment law.
* Use data and feedback to identify trends, highlight risks, and drive continuous improvement.
* Take the lead on complex or sensitive employee relations cases when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Extensive experience running an HR department for an entertainment/technology company.
* Degree level education or equivalent (NVQ or foreign qualification).
* Professional qualification in Human Resource Management (MA/PgDip Level 7).
* Demonstrable experience proving good knowledge of HR, talent and recruitment best practice.
* In-depth knowledge of current UK Employment Legislation.
About SEGA
SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly. At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of being product focused, embracing true partnerships and always having fun so that we can strive to come together as One SEGA.
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