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Blizzard Entertainment · 3 hours ago

Senior Director, Human Resources - Central Teams

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $274K/yr

15+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment has been a leader in entertainment for over 30 years, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources for their Central Teams. This role will lead HR strategy across various teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a high-performance culture.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead & Develop – Manage and mentor a team of HR professionals, ensuring their growth while fostering a high-performing, inclusive team environment

Shape the Future – Partner with senior leadership to evolve Blizzard’s HR function from a service-oriented model to a more strategic and scalable approach that drives a high-quality talent agenda and strategy for the organization

Optimize Organizational Design – Align HR strategies with Blizzard’s evolving business needs, particularly within Central Teams (including Story & Franchise Development, Product Management/Global Insights, Marketing, QA, Platform & Technology and IT) and build strong functional organizations that deliver excellence across Blizzard while attracting, retaining and development talent

Drive Change & Scalability – Support leadership through organizational shifts, including Microsoft integration impacts, ensuring HR is positioned as a trusted strategic partner

Balance Standardization & Customization – Ensure HR solutions are scalable and consistent across Central functions while adaptable to unique team needs

Develop Leaders & Succession Planning – Identify, develop, and elevate leadership talent across Central Teams to strengthen Blizzard’s long-term growth

Ensure Alignment – Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to implement HR initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and team effectiveness while maintaining employee engagement

Deliver Measurable Impact – Drive HR strategies that improve performance, retention, engagement, and business outcomes across Central Teams

Labor & Union Relations - Provide strategic leadership in labor relations, serving as a trusted advisor on complex union environments and shaping proactive strategies that balance compliance, employee advocacy, and long-term business objectives

Qualification

Human Resources LeadershipWorkforce PlanningOrganizational DesignChange ManagementEmployee/Labor RelationsHR AnalyticsExecutive CoachingInclusive Workplace CultureCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingNegotiation SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

15+ years of experience in human resources or related fields, including 7+ years in a leadership capacity

Previous experience in leadership roles spanning Employee/Labor Relations and HRBP/People Partner functions is a strong advantage

Previous experience in the entertainment industry and/or experience supporting operational and technical organizations

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, MBA or advanced degree preferred

Proven HR leadership expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and change management

Strong business acumen and executive presence with a history of aligning people strategies with operational excellence

Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills

Experience fostering an inclusive workplace culture

Data-driven mindset with HR analytics expertise

Proven track record of innovative HR solutions to organizational challenges

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; high IQ, EQ, passion and strong critical thinking skills

Demonstrated success in executive coaching and talent development

Highest level of integrity with the ability to gain trust across all levels of the organization

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Blizzard Entertainment

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Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blizzard.com

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