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Activision Blizzard · 2 days ago

Employee Relations Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $134K/yr

3+ years exp

Activision Blizzard is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, known for its epic gaming franchises. The Employee Relations Specialist will handle sensitive employee relations issues, partner with HR and Legal teams, and drive consistent ER processes to ensure a positive ethical workplace.

Console GamesGamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesVideo Games

Responsibilities

Conduct reviews of sensitive employee relations issues

Partner with Activision Blizzard’s Ethics & Compliance and Legal teams to resolve conflicts and successfully implement solutions for workplace issues

Make recommendations in consultation with COEs following investigations of policy violations or cultural concerns and determine appropriate resolution or disciplinary action. Assist with drafting coaching or disciplinary documents and talking points

Provide consultative support, coaching, and guidance to business leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal stakeholders on performance management, conduct issues, and complex or high-risk employee relations matters

Ensure timely and thorough documentation of employee relations cases, including detailed case notes and supporting materials within the ER case management system

Contribute to manager growth through ER training initiatives, including identifying training needs within the supported BU, and deliver training on fundamental ER topics

Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking a reasonable medical accommodation

Assist with various ad hoc ER and HR department projects, as needed

Qualification

Employee Relations experienceConsultative supportLabor Relations knowledgeMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointCoaching skillsEmotional intelligenceCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Undergraduate degree required

3+ years of direct Employee Relations experience (or in combination with HR Business Partner/Generalist or Employment Legal experience)

Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint and open to learning new technologies

Preferred

Labor Relations knowledge or experience with supporting Unionized employees a plus

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