Senior HR Generalist (Temporary)

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Human Resource • $72,720 PA - $134,460 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard seeks a temporary Senior HR Generalist to assist in all HR functions. Responsibilities include answering employee and manager queries, handling employee relations, providing coaching, administering HR policies and procedures, coordinating performance reviews, managing onboarding/offboarding, creating reports, and supporting administrative tasks. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of HR experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and confidentially in a fast-paced environment. Experience in entertainment, technology, or with California employment law is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3+ years HR experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Employee relations expertise
Good to have:
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • California employment law knowledge
  • PHR/SPHR certification
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior HR Generalist (Temporary) - Blizzard

Requisition ID:

R025233

Job Description:

Your Mission

Activision Blizzard has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Generalist. As an HR Generalist you’re an extraordinary human resource professional. Your skills, curiosity, and motivation are a perfect fit for any HR department in nearly every industry. Every company has employee relations issues, benefits, and the usual slew of HR functions, so why come to Activision Blizzard? We offer one of the most fast-paced, dynamic, and progressive environments for HR professionals to ply their craft. Our HR staff ranks among the most hardworking and professional in any industry, but they also place a high value on creative thinking and unique approaches. For those of you with an adventurous spirit and a desire for knowledge-sharing and growing, we want to add you to our team!

The ideal candidate is highly responsible, organized, flexible and has the ability to maintain a strict code of confidentiality. You have a proven skill for working well with people, and the desire to jump in and contribute to an agile, fun, and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for assisting in all functional areas of human resources.

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

  • Answer day-to-day queries from employees and managers regarding benefits, payroll, policies, and procedures, and leave of absence.
  • Respond and facilitate employee relations issues as they arise.
  • Provide coaching to employees, supervisors, and managers to resolve conflicts, enhance team effectiveness, and ensure support of organization changes and business plans.
  • Partner with employees and management to interpret and administer various human resources policies, procedures, laws, and state and federal legislation.
  • Coordinate performance reviews, merit increases, performance / potential matrices, and leadership planning.
  • Take ownership of onboarding for technology organization new hires and offboarding for departing employees.
  • Provide HR Partners and respective client groups with reporting and special projects as required.
  • Support the Tech Org HR team with administrative tasks including creating team meeting agendas, planning team events, filing, and other administrative tasks as they arise.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a human resources role or related role
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with labor relations
  • Self-motivation; can work independently with an understanding of when to call out issues
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Professional and maintain utmost confidentiality
  • Strong self / time management skills
  • Solid understanding of employee attraction, engagement, and retention strategies
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Able to work well in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment

Extra Points:

  • Human resources experience in an entertainment, production or technology company
  • Proven proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Solid understanding of California employment law
  • PHR / SPHR certification

Our World 

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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About The Company

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

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