Riot's People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all typical HR activities such as hiring, on-boarding, training and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, employee relations, off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.
As HR Business Partners, we are not a compliance function and we don't make decisions from an ivory tower. Instead, we focus on our needs, carefully listening to the problem spaces and working with Rioters to get to an optimal outcome. We view ourselves as trusted consultants and advisers with a specific expertise in all things "HR". Working in People at Riot enables you to redefine what positive human resource practices are. We re-imagine events, onboarding, perks, and communications so they resonate with our workforce and our leaders.
As a Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner reporting to the Director, Human Resources Business Partner you will bring broad skills to the teams and programs you're embedded in within our Games Division. You will work with Game Teams that have live service games and partner with essential game development leaders as a strategic business partner. You will also oversee deploying People tools and programs ensuring global consistency and carefully creating to make sure programs work for your population of Rioters. You will be the go-to resource for all things related to talent, ranging from performance management to total rewards. You will be a culture promoter and a deployer of tools and programs that turn Rioter potential into performance and results.
Responsibilities:
- Partner on developing an annual engagement strategy and implementation plan to promote employee engagement
- Design retention plans to keep engaging and growing qualified candidates (including identifying top Rioters)
- Be the face of performance management leading calibrations sessions, group specific trainings, messaging, and ensuring accountability with the process
- Inform D&I initiatives based on business group dynamic and operating as the delivery arm for D&I programs
- Conduct quarterly exit analyses and provide themes to leadership; recommend and implement retention strategy
- Develop function specific talent strategy to support team goals
- Develop forward looking succession plans and develop plans to address gaps, blockers, etc as part of broader workforce and capability planning
- Be a contact for employee relations and assist with documentation
- Be a first contact for initial leave of absence and accommodation related questions; partner with the HR Operations team to provide guidance to Rioters and managers
- Consult on org design with an eye towards effectiveness and long-term cost control
- Develop change management plans for essential company changes
- Partner with leadership and the Compensation Team to maintain fair and equitable compensation and job leveling (within your group and be consistent across Riot)
- Give input into learning and development, compensation, benefits and other COE programs based on Riot needs when identified
- Provide periodic audits of information systems records and work with disciplines and products to ensure data accuracy
- Lead a small team of HR professionals; coach, guide and develop a team with emphasis on career, employee engagement, inclusion and a focus on well-being
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in an HR generalist/business partner or broader HR role with progression
- 5+ year in Sr. HR or HRBP manager role or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Design or relevant field; or equivalent work experience
- Excellent interpersonal, consulting, collaboration and leadership experience
- Experience working with or supporting diverse communities
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a multiple groups in entertainment, publishing, gaming or tech companies
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
Our Perks:
Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.
