Senior HR Business Partner (Games Division)

Riot’s People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all areas of HR such as hiring, onboarding, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, employee relations and 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 carefully listen to the problem spaces and work 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 effective human resource practices are. We re-imagine the employee experience so they resonate with our workforce and our leaders and enables them to flourish

As a Senior HR Business Partner reporting to our Director, HRBP supporting the Games Division, you will bring broad skills to the support of your assigned teams/groups, and will often play a role in large scale projects spanning multiple functions. You will act as a strategic partner helping shape people strategies in ever evolving and growing businesses/functions. You will also own deploying People tools and programs ensuring global consistency and careful creation 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:

• Be the face of performance management, leading calibration sessions, group specific trainings, messaging, and ensuring liability with the process
• Partner on developing an annual engagement strategy and implementation plan to promote employee engagement and make improvement on Riot priorities
• Develop change management plans for important organization changes
• Inform D&I projects based on business group dynamic and operate as the delivery arm for D&I programs
• Help inform organization design with an eye towards effectiveness and long-term cost control
• Help develop forward-looking succession plans and other plans to address gaps and blockers as part of broader workforce and capability planning
• Partner with leadership and Comp to maintain fair compensation and job leveling (within your group and across Riot) 
• Give input into L&D, comp, benefits and other COE programs based on Riot needs identified
• Provide periodic audits of information systems records and work with disciplines and products to ensure data accuracy
• Be a contact for employee relations, assisting with documentation and being a first contact for initial leave of absence and accommodation related questions (partnering with the HR Operations team to provide guidance to Rioters and managers)
• Conduct exit interviews and periodic exit analyses, providing themes to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist/business partner or specialist role with progression
• 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 in project management
• Experience working with or supporting diverse communities

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting creative teams 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 focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

 

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. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.