Sr. HR Business Partner (Rotational Coverage)

Riot’s 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 and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, employee relations and off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

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 HR practices are. As HR Business Partners, we are not a compliance function. Instead, we carefully listen to the problem spaces and work with Rioters to get to an optimal outcome. We re-imagine the employee experience so it resonates with our workforce and our leaders and enables them to flourish

We’re seeking a dynamic and adaptable Senior HR Business Partner. In this unique role, you’ll provide temporary HR support across a variety of client groups and 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, and can quickly build relationships and trust across multiple teams and orgs.

• 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 and delivery.
• Provide strategic and operational support to the SVP of People on talent initiatives and special projects as needed. 
• Onboard seamlessly into new client groups, quickly developing a strong understanding of team dynamics, culture, and priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies that support the achievement of these goals.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to drive informed decision-making and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Be the face of performance management, leading calibration sessions, group specific trainings and workshops, messaging, and ensuring consistency with the process.
• Partner with the leadership and Comp team to maintain fair compensation and job leveling (within your group and across Riot).
• Inform organization design with an eye towards effectiveness and long-term cost control
• Develop change management plans for important organization changes.
• Help develop forward-looking succession plans and other plans to address gaps and blockers as part of broader workforce and capability planning.
• Partner on developing an annual engagement strategy and implementation plan to promote employee engagement and make improvement on Riot priorities.
• Co-develop D&I projects based on business group dynamic and operate as the delivery arm for D&I programs.
• 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 periodic exit analyses, providing themes to leadership

• 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 skills, and leadership experience.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience working with or supporting diverse communities.

• Experience supporting creative teams in entertainment, publishing, gaming, or tech companies.
• Understanding and experience with US and 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, 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!

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.