Your Mission

Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain.

Our highly progressive Benefits team is looking for a Benefits Specialist to provide an expertise in a range of Benefits administrative and department operations and activities.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following accountabilities:

Assess the accommodations inbox and HR SupportDesk platform to resolve eligibility and provide timely response to accommodation related inquiries, to include providing relevant information on Company benefits and resources.
Process and record accommodation requests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Evaluate information from medical professionals and lead interactive dialogue with employees through written and verbal communication to assess accommodation needs.
Collaborate with business partners to facilitate the accommodation process, while upholding a high-level of confidentiality as it relates to employees’ critical medical information.
Develop customized accommodations plans to address the unique needs of individuals and ensure that plans follow legal requirements and operational needs.
Assist in implementing employee accommodation, which may include coordinating adjustments to workspaces, helping to procure adaptive equipment, etc.
Maintain accurate, confidential records of accommodation cases and outcomes and follow up with individuals and partners to assess the effectiveness of accommodations and adjust as necessary.
Stay current with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to accommodations and leave of absence.
Closely collaborate with Legal and HR to address compliance issues as they arise.
Support the development and maintenance of accommodation and leave policies and materials for the organization, intranet articles, accommodation communication templates, etc.
Communicate accommodation updates to stakeholders and provide ad hoc accommodation reporting and analyses as needed/requested.

Player Profile

Experience

Equivalent 2 years work experience administering leaves and accommodations or Associate degree in human resources, business administration or related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Shown knowledge of disability laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) or equivalent in other jurisdiction and federal and state leave laws (e.g. FMLA, CFRA).
General knowledge of benefits and human resources practices to guarantee adherence of federal and state regulations (e.g. FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)

Key Attributes

Problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate sophisticated and sensitive situations
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize high-volume workload
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Sophisticated knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems desired; Workday preferred
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability and preference for working in a team-oriented environment

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $26.83 - $49.63 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Benefits Specialist – Accommodations