Riots People team exists to help Riot make the best decisions about its talent. We bring our expertise to all areas of Human Resources including hiring, onboarding, learning & development, diversity & inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, employee relations & off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

We view ourselves as trusted consultants & advisers with a specific expertise in all things HR. Working in People at Riot enables you to redefine what effective HR practices are. As HR Business Partners, we are not a compliance function. Instead, we carefully listen to the problem spaces & work with Rioters to get to an optimal outcome. We re-imagine the employee experience so it resonates with our workforce & our leaders & enables them to flourish

Were seeking a dynamic & adaptable Senior HR Business Partner. In this unique role, youll provide temporary HR support across a variety of client groups & business units, stepping in to deliver seamless HR partnership during high-volume periods (e.g., performance reviews, talent planning, engagement initiatives) or while HR team members are out on extended leave. 

This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys variety in their work, & can quickly build relationships & trust across multiple teams & orgs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an interim HRBP for various teams during parental leaves, medical leaves, or other extended absences on the HRBP team, ensuring continuity in support & delivery.
• Provide strategic & operational support to the SVP of People on talent initiatives & special projects as needed. 
• Onboard seamlessly into new client groups, quickly developing a strong understanding of team dynamics, culture, & priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business objectives & develop HR strategies that support the achievement of these goals.
• Utilize HR metrics & analytics to drive informed decision-making & provide insights to senior leadership.
• Be the face of performance management, leading calibration sessions, group specific trainings & workshops, messaging, & ensuring consistency with the process.
• Partner with the leadership & Comp team to maintain fair compensation & job leveling (within your group & across Riot).
• Inform organization design with an eye towards effectiveness & long-term cost control
• Develop change management plans for important organization changes.
• Help develop forward-looking succession plans & other plans to address gaps & blockers as part of broader workforce & capability planning.
• Partner on developing an annual engagement strategy & implementation plan to promote employee engagement & make improvement on Riot priorities.
• Co-develop D&I projects based on business group dynamic & operate as the delivery arm for D&I programs.
• Give input into L&D, comp, benefits & other COE programs based on Riot needs identified.
• Provide periodic audits of information systems records & work with disciplines & products to ensure data accuracy.
• Be a contact for employee relations, assisting with documentation & being a first contact for initial leave of absence & accommodation related questions (partnering with the HR Operations team to provide guidance to Rioters & managers).
• Conduct periodic exit analyses, providing themes to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist/business partner or specialist role with progression.
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Design, or relevant field; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, consulting, collaboration skills, & 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.
• Understanding & experience with US & California labor laws. 
• Prior experience in a floating or rotational HR role.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, & 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 & 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.