Blizzard Entertainment games don’t just begin with game ideas or end once those games are released. A lot more goes into the creation of a Blizzard product than the work of developers—and we support our games for years after they’re in the hands of gamers worldwide. Operations teams support, evangelize, and improve our games. As part of Blizzard operations, human resources (HR) supports our employees and business units on a global scale. Our culture embraces creativity, rewards excellence and encourages expression because every voice matters.

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an experienced and creative Director, Human Resources to join our HR team in Irvine, CA. This role will be an HR business and thought partner to the World of Warcraft (WoW) Development team, which is home to 300+ game developers focused on creating the best MMO in the industry. This person will also assist in HR projects and initiatives across the enterprise, and will report to the Human Resources People Officer.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

What You’ll Do

Serves as a strategic advisor, senior human capital expert and thought partner to the WoW leadership team regarding key talent strategies, HR initiatives and issues
Establish and implement HR plans that effectively communicate and support the company’s core values, vision, and overall business objectives while paying attention to the impact on employees
Lead, facilitate and optimize the delivery of consistently excellent HR services in the areas of on-boarding, employee communications, organizational development, training, performance management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, compliance, and mentoring
Assess and support the organization’s culture to ensure alignment with our core values
Strengthen team cohesion and develop leaders
Enthusiastically identifies problem areas and proposes solutions, both within the WoW team and within HR as a whole
Support the team's employee opinion survey efforts by helping craft and drive action plans
Provide mentoring to management and employees to resolve conflicts, improve team effectiveness, and ensure support of organizational changes and business plans
Implement human resources policies and guarantee adherence with legal regulations
Participate in strategy sessions with the HR team on policy and HR practices
Ensure HR transactional needs are met for the team

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years’ dynamic HR business partner/talent partner experience
A minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience as a senior HR leader managing a developing a team
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Proven success leading the organization of people managers on the transformation journey
Demonstrable track record leading, and delivering high quality HR services across all disciplines to all levels of employees (senior management, first level managers and line level employees)
Valued teammate who builds reciprocal relationships with HR specialist teams (talent acquisition, compensation, HR operations, etc.) and business partners
Shown success utilizing employee attraction, engagement and retention strategies
Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal)
High degree of business insight; results oriented with an ability to work independently
Able to excel in an ever-changing environment using an ambitious mindset
Self-starter, highly motivated and achievement oriented
Able to maintain a strict code of confidentiality and discretion

Advantages

Advanced degree (Masters, etc.) in related fields
Human resources experience in an entertainment, gaming or technology company
SPHR certification for California
Experience in Workday, established competency in Excel and PowerPoint
Proven background in California employment law

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. 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, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Join us!