Riots People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all of those typical HR activities such as hiring, on-boarding, training & development, diversity & inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, labor relations, off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

As HR Business Partners, we are not a compliance function & we dont make decisions from an ivory tower. Instead, we focus on our needs, carefully listening to the problem spaces & working with Rioters to get to an optimal outcome. We view ourselves as trusted consultants & advisers with a specific expertise in all things HR. Working in HR at Riot enables you to redefine what positive human resource practices are. We re-imagine events, onboarding, perks, & communications so they resonate with our workforce.

As an HR Business Partner reporting to the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner, you bring broad skills to the teams & programs youre embedded on. You are the go-to resource for all things related to talent, ranging from performance management to total rewards. You are a culture promoter & a deployer of tools & programs that turn Rioter potential into performance & results. Youre undaunted by titles & can partner with anyone at any level to help with decisions & you know how to achieve results that make an impact. You listen to others & are sensitive to any communication style, & that makes it easy for anyone to talk to you; others trust you & feel comfortable coming to you with all the info, so any rising problems can be tackled proactively.

Your Impact

As an HRBP supporting multiple senior leaders across our combined Publishing, Esports & International organizations, youll report to the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner & play a key role in translating business needs into impactful people solutions. Youll play a key role in supporting teams in creating amazing player experiences through innovative org design, high performance culture, & global people strategies. Youre comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization, across multiple regions, ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the global business, maintaining close relationships with leaders & Rioters in assigned client groups to drive talent strategies that align with both immediate & long-term goals.
• Partner with managers & fellow HRBPs, globally to consult on organizational design, succession planning, talent assessment, & change management.
• Analyze HR metrics, trends & qualitative data to drive informed decision-making & provide insights/recommendations to senior leadership. 
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to design & implement people programs for your client groups, including performance management, compensation, & learning & development.
• Oversee people programs & cyclical initiatives, including annual compensation & continual performance management for assigned client groups; all with a focus on global alignment & consistency. 
• Manage employee relations issues, leave of absence & accommodation-related questions, partnering with HR Operations, Benefits & Rioter Relations teams to provide guidance to Rioters & managers.
• Think critically & connect various data points to support senior leads in aligning bespoke production needs with Riots best practices, guidelines & holistic business objectives. 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a business partner role with a track record of progression.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience supporting complex, multi-function teams, & organizational administration; including experience supporting distributed teams & multiple workforce classifications.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, & consulting skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience supporting diverse & global communities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting entertainment, event production, or sports, or teams. 

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, & decision-making that prioritizes 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 & other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, & life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, & children, & 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 & experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether youre working directly on a new player-facing experience or youre supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, were 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, were looking forward to your application.

Its our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants & members of Riot Games Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped & disabled Rioters & 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 & state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state & 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, & 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 & sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters & third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, & networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players & other Rioters

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