HR Business Partner II

Riot’s People team is dedicated to empowering Rioters to make informed decisions about our talent. We bring our HR expertise to areas including hiring, onboarding, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and off-boarding, ensuring all Rioters can thrive.

As HR Business Partners, we do not merely enforce compliance or make top-down decisions. Instead, we actively listen to challenges, collaborating with Rioters to achieve optimal outcomes. We see ourselves as trusted consultants and advisers with deep HR expertise. By working at Riot, you will have the opportunity to redefine effective HR practices and re-imagine the employee experience.

As an HRBP II reporting to the Manager, HRBP you will bring comprehensive HR skills to the teams and programs you support within Platforms & Technology. You will act as a strategic partner to leaders across various product lines and functions, supporting the People strategy. You will also ensure the consistent deployment of People tools and programs and adapting central programs for the group. You will be the go-to resource for talent-related matters, from performance management to total rewards, promoting our culture and deploying tools that convert Rioter potential into performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Address employee relations matters and use experience and knowledge to enable the process and collaborate on the appropriate outcomes.

• Serve as a primary contact for initial leave of absence and accommodation-related questions in partnership with the HR Operations team.

• Support performance management, including leading calibration sessions, group-specific training, messaging, and ensuring accountability in the process.

• Partner with leadership and compensation to ensure fair compensation and job leveling.

• Invest in deep partnership and collaboration with talent management, compensation, benefits, HR Ops, talent acquisition and other COE programs based on identified Riot needs; educate COEs on unique needs and practices in the group.

• Perform periodic audits of information systems records, ensuring data accuracy in collaboration with disciplines and products.

• Inform and deliver D&I projects based on the business group dynamic.

• Create change management plans for significant organizational changes.

• Contribute to organizational design with a focus on effectiveness and future growth, and design retention plans to engage and develop Rioters.

• Participate in succession planning and other talent management strategies to address workforce gaps and blockers as part of broader capability planning.

• Maintain an intimate understanding of product and discipline needs to build productive working relationships with your partners and Rioters at all levels.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist/business partner or specialist role with progressive responsibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Exceptional interpersonal, consulting, collaboration, and coaching skills.

• Experience supporting diverse communities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in the gaming or tech industry.

• Working knowledge of US employment law.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes 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 benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. 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 thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

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.

• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $101,300.00 - $142,600.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.