Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: London, UK
Reports To: Head of HR, SISTER

Role Summary
Locksmith Animation, London is seeking a pro-active and dynamic HR Generalist who has the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. This role primarily focuses on production HR but as part of the overall HR team will provide support to the wider London Studio. Reporting to the Head of HR at SISTER London you will be part of an established HR team that works across multiple companies within the SISTER Group.

This is a varied generalist HR role where you will primarily support our production in managing a diverse workforce of freelance, remote/international talent. We are looking for someone who is confident working autonomously, who will build strong relationships across the business and become a trusted advisor within the production and the overall company.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Act as the primary HR contact, supporting HODs in managing freelance staff.
• Build strong relationships with production crew and integrate HR as a key part of the process.
• Provide guidance on HR matters, ensuring managers and employees receive appropriate support.
• Support as required on recruitment including job specs, advertising, headhunting, and full-cycle hiring in collaboration with HODs.
• Oversee onboarding for new hires, ensuring proper documentation, contracts, and induction into studio life, ensuring a positive experience for all new hires.
• Assist HODs in providing career coaching and feedback sessions for freelance teams.
• Ensure international hires meet visa and legal requirements.
• Introduce exit surveys and offboarding processes, monitoring feedback for improvements.
• Stay updated on employment legislation and ensure company policies align with industry standards.
• Manage the HR system (HiBob) and ensure its effective use and continuous development.
• Support management with performance concerns and employee relations.
• Partner with the SISTER HR team to drive continuous improvement in HR processes across production and company.
• Plan and implement health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support benchmarking and new role design, collaborating with the Head of HR on salary
• Oversee benefits administration, including renewals and employee queries.
• Partner with SISTER HR and Head of Culture on DEI initiatives and training programs, maximising available industry learning opportunities

Postion Requirements:

About you

• Experience at HR Generalist level or above.
• Experience working within animation, VFX, gaming, or creative production industries ideal.
• Passionate about creating a working environment where people can do their best work and be their best selves.
• Knowledge of employment law, particularly related to production freelancers
• Ability to work in a fast paced, creative environment
• Self-starter and pro-active
• Commercially minded
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Solutions focused with a strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to be based in the office 3 days per week Tues-Thurs.

About Us:
Locksmith Animation is a top-tier studio that develops and produces high quality features and series from theirhubs in the UK and the US. With a proven leadership team that brings depth of experience from the likes of: Pixar, Illumination, Aardman and Blue Sky, the company is a trusted partner to major distributors in delivering smart, relevant and entertaining stories to audiences around the world. The company’s first film Ron’s Gone Wrong was released by 20th Century and Disney to critical acclaim in 2021. Their second film That Christmas, written by Richard Curtis, launched on Netflix in December 2024. Locksmith is currently in production on Bad Fairies as part of their first look deal with Warner Bros.

We are committed to finding and working with talent from all backgrounds and providing opportunities and a supported route for all new talent considering a career in our industry. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applicants from under-represented groups in our industry.

Please note this is a London based office role, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Office hours are 9.30AM-6.30PM. The role is part-time, 3 days per week or we are happy to consider other flexible working patterns for this role on request.

Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@locksmithanimation.com, FAO Pav Janjua, HR Advisor