Senior Manager

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, HR Business Partner, reporting to the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner, League Studio you will bring broad skills to the teams and programs you're embedded in within our Game Development function. You will partner with League PC and Central League Studio leaders as a strategic partner helping shape their people strategy. 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. Specifically, you will support game development leaders consisting of leaders in Game Design, Product Management, QA, Creative, Player Insights, Engineering, Production and Audio. You will lead and develop two HRBPs who support these functions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner on developing an annual engagement strategy and implementation plan to promote employee engagement and make improvement on Riot priorities
• Help inform org design with an eye towards effectiveness, impact, and the League PC strategy
• Lead Talent reviews (gaps, development plans, promotions, thoughtful mobility) and succession reviews across League PC and Studio Central Functions.
• Develop forward-looking succession plans and develop plans to address gaps/blockers as part of broader workforce and capability planning
• Design retention plans to keep engaging and growing top talent (including identifying high potential Rioters)
• Provide leadership and support across People programs, include Performance Management (process, training, standards, calibration, group specific trainings, messaging, and ensuring accountability with the process)
• Develop change management plans for important department changes, in partnership with the League Studio Comms lead
• Develop function specific talent strategy to support team goals
• Partner with our D&I team, inform D&I projects based on business group dynamic and operate as the delivery arm for D&I programs
• Partner with leadership and the Compensation team 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
• Ensure periodic audits of information systems records are performed and work with disciplines and products to ensure data accuracy
• Be a contact for employee relations, assist with documentation, and be a first contact for initial leave of absence and accommodation related questions (partnering with the Employee Relations and HR Operations team to provide guidance to Rioters and managers)
• Provide periodic exit analyses and share themes with leadership

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 Marketing, Commercial, Publishing, or go-to Market 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.