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Blizzard Entertainment · 1 day ago

Human Resources Business Partner

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$73K/yr - $134K/yr

8+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment is a leading interactive entertainment company known for its beloved franchises. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic consultant to leaders, aligning business objectives with people strategies to enhance performance and engagement across the organization.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build strong consultative partnerships with assigned client groups, serving as a trusted advisor and key HR point of contact for leaders and employees. Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment regulations with sound judgment and discretion

Partner with leaders to define and execute people strategies and initiatives that support both short- and long-term business priorities. Focus on workforce planning, organizational design, succession readiness, and strengthening team structure, leadership capability, and organizational health to drive efficiency and engagement

Coach and partner with leaders and employees to identify development opportunities, provide actionable feedback, and connect them to resources and programs that build capability, enhance performance, and support retention

Lead and support change management efforts, equipping leaders to communicate effectively, anticipate impacts, and maintain trust, clarity, and engagement through periods of organizational change

Partner with leaders on goal setting, performance management, calibration, and development planning to strengthen capability, consistency, and talent outcomes

Work closely with the Employee Relations and Labor Relations teams to ensure fair, consistent, and transparent resolution of issues; proactively identify and mitigate people-related risks

Collaborate with leaders and the broader HR organization to develop and implement programs that foster inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement

Use data and analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and inform decision-making, translating insights into actionable recommendations that shape people and organizational strategies

Partner with HR Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Learning & Development, to deliver seamless, integrated HR solutions across the employee lifecycle

Drive clear and consistent communication, ensuring that HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes are effectively shared and understood across teams

Actively participate in annual business planning, workforce forecasting, and talent reviews to ensure alignment between people strategies and business outcomes

Qualification

Strategic HR partnershipOrganizational designPerformance managementWorkforce planningData analyticsChange managementLeadership developmentEmployee engagementProfessionalismTrust buildingAdvisory skillsInfluencing skillsCultural awarenessSensitivity managementTrustCredibilityConsultative partnershipHR complianceUnion navigationHR certificationsIndustry experienceLarge-scale change supportHR program developmentCommunication skillsTeam playerCollaborationProblem-solvingFeedback provision

Required

Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including proven success as a strategic business partner in a complex, fast-paced, and creative or technical organization

Deep understanding of organizational design, leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning

Demonstrated ability to advise and influence leaders, skilled at building trust and credibility at all levels

Able to translate business objectives into actionable people strategies and deliver measurable outcomes

Uses analytics and metrics to diagnose issues, measure impact, and inform recommendations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at simplifying complex ideas and presenting to executive audiences

High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in managing sensitive matters

A team player who partners effectively across HR disciplines and functions to drive holistic solutions

Preferred

Proven ability to navigate and partner effectively in union environments and maintaining compliance

HR experience in entertainment, gaming, or technology industries

Experience leading or supporting large-scale organizational changes or integrations

Proficiency in Workday, Excel, and PowerPoint

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred

PHR / SPHR certification

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

H1B Sponsorship

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