Employee Relations Specialist

1 Month ago • All levels • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

The Employee Relations Specialist will facilitate the transformation of ER work across Activision Blizzard and King entities in EMEA. This role involves managing end-to-end employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management), leading sensitive investigations, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating training. The specialist will coach HR Business Partners on preventing ER risks and improving employee engagement. Proficiency in UK/Ireland disciplinary and grievance processes and knowledge of Spanish, Swedish, and Polish employment law are crucial. The role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Manage employee relations casework
  • Lead sensitive investigations
  • UK/Ireland disciplinary & grievance process expertise
  • Knowledge of Spanish, Swedish, Polish employment law
  • Excellent communication & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Mental Health First-Aider qualified

Job Details

Job Title:

Employee Relations Specialist

Requisition ID:

R024909

Job Description:

Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment. Supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain.

Your Mission

As a part of the Employee Relations center of expertise, you will facilitate the transformation of our ER work across all Activision Blizzard and King entities in EMEA (UK, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Spain and Poland).

Through handling of critical employee relations issues that are crisis- oriented and time critical, acting as a challenger of current practices you will elevate the care and attention that we provide our employees. You will work in close partnership with our HR and legal department to drive consistent ER processes across the organization while minimising risk and ensuring a positive ethical workplace.

Priorities can often change in an evolving environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following accountabilities: -

  • Manage end to end employee relations casework, including but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance, absence management and performance management.
  • Lead sensitive investigations into policy violations and employee relations matter
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records of all actions and documentation relating to cases being managed through to conclusion.
  • Facilitate training to build employee relations abilities among HR community and people managers
  • Coach and influence HR Business Partners on interventions required for individuals, managers, and/or teams on preventing employee relations risks, effective management of performance cases, giving performance feedback, and increasing employee engagement
  • Support ad-hoc projects

Player Profile

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience of directly applicable HR and Employee Relations experience handling complex casework
  • Proficiency in managing UK and Ireland Disciplinary and Grievance processes, with the capability to oversee the entire process independently.
  • Excellent knowledge of Spain, Sweden and Polish employment law and the ability to appropriately spot employment risks and issues.
  • Sound judgment and decision making, with the ability to identify and resolve problems, provide solutions, and take necessary actions to prevent them from developing in future.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders, employees, and HR peers to ensure effective team collaboration and enhanced employee experience
  • Mental Health First-Aider qualified

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under- represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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