Executive Recruiting Partner

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to forge player-focused games that redefine the gaming landscape. With iconic titles like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra, we create worlds where players immerse themselves, collaborate, and compete. Guided by our mission to deliver unparalleled experiences, Riot continually evolves to meet the needs of players worldwide.

A Recruiter at Riot partners with their business to guide the entire hiring process. We develop an understanding of teams and roles, manage hiring partners, serve as a brand ambassador for all Riot products, and provide an outstanding candidate experience.

As an Executive Search Partner at Riot Games, you will be at the forefront of Riot’s talent acquisition efforts, serving as a strategic advisor and talent architect. Reporting to the Director of Executive Search, you will attract and secure transformative leaders for Riot’s Games portfolio, Around Games initiatives—including Publishing, Esports, and Entertainment—and Enterprise operations. This role combines deep recruitment expertise with relationship-building and mentorship to influence Riot’s bold goals and future strategic vision.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Search Leadership

• Business Acumen: Demonstrate deep knowledge of Riot’s core domains: Games, Around Games (encompassing Publishing, Esports, and Entertainment efforts), and Enterprise. Translate Riot’s mission and Camp2 business objectives into targeted executive search strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
• Search Strategy Development: Design and implement tailored executive search strategies, leveraging market intelligence, creative sourcing methods, and a deep understanding of Riot’s talent needs.
• Executive Search Innovation: Build scalable and high-impact enterprise-wide executive search practices, promoting efficiency and excellence across global hiring efforts.

Candidate Engagement and Pipeline Development

• Talent Sourcing: Identify and engage a diverse pool of exceptional leaders who align with Riot’s vision, values, and growth trajectory.
• Candidate Experience: Curate a thoughtful and personalized experience throughout the hiring journey, reflecting Riot’s commitment to inclusion and excellence.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate lasting partnerships with industry leaders, creating a robust network of allies and future Rioters.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with senior executives, HRBPs, and hiring managers to prioritize critical roles, align search strategies, and provide actionable market insights.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Foster partnerships across Riot teams to ensure seamless integration of new leaders and successful delivery of hiring outcomes.
• Collaboration with Vendors: Manage relationships with external search firms and vendors, ensuring alignment with Riot’s expectations and standards.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Mentorship: Guide and coach junior recruiters, sharing expertise in executive search best practices, candidate engagement, and negotiation techniques. Act as a resource for their development and success.
• Knowledge Sharing: Lead workshops and sessions to elevate the broader Talent Acquisition team’s capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Team Leadership: Spearhead cross-functional and multi-pillar search initiatives, promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Riot.

Operational Excellence

• Screening and Interviewing: Lead comprehensive evaluations of executive candidates, assessing leadership qualities, cultural fit, and technical expertise.
• Offer Negotiation and Onboarding: Drive equitable and competitive negotiations while supporting seamless transitions and onboarding experiences.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment workflows, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and impact.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, business, or related fields.
• Executive Search Expertise: 8+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with 5+ years specializing in executive-level search within gaming, technology, or entertainment sectors.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, fostering an environment of trust and shared success.
• Mentorship Expertise: Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor recruiters or team members, driving high performance and team development.
• Technical Acumen: Skilled in leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methods, and deep web sourcing to identify world-class talent.
• Global Experience: Experience managing international searches, navigating complex visa scenarios, and engaging with talent across diverse markets.
• Data-Driven Insights: Proficiency in interpreting recruitment data to inform strategy, support decisions, and enhance communication with stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Gaming Industry Knowledge: Experience recruiting for live-service games and supporting leadership hiring for large-scale production teams.
• Diversity Advocacy: A proven record of implementing inclusive search strategies to attract underrepresented talent.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Expertise in aligning diverse stakeholders and managing multi-pillar recruitment initiatives.
• Integrity and Accountability: Upholds transparency, consistency, and a results-driven mindset.
• Collaborative Leadership: Inspires and mentors others to excel while promoting a culture of partnership and shared achievement.
• Visionary Thinking: Brings forward-looking strategies and creative solutions to executive search challenges.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing ambiguity and competing priorities with composure.
• Player-First Philosophy: Reflects Riot’s commitment to putting players at the center of every decision.

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 has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to 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 for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the and . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of and our ongoing work to build the .

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.