Associate hr director hr business partner

Team Name:Human ResourcesJob Title:Associate HR Director, HR Business PartnerRequisition ID:R020669Job Description:Title: Associate HR Director, HR Business PartnerManager: Vice President, Human Resources, Blizzard Technology & OperationsLocation: Irvine, CA, USAYour MissionAs Associate HR Director and HR Business Partner for Blizzard Entertainment, you will be a strategic business partner, culture carrier, and trusted advisor for our quality assurance organization
Our quality assurance organization helps bring Blizzard games and content to the world by ensuring that all of Blizzard’s products are at the quality our players expect
This HR position requires an experienced, collaborative, and influential leader who understands service-related talent
They will partner closely with executives across Blizzard to advance people strategies and solutions that are aligned with short and long-term organization and operational goals
This role is a fantastic opportunity to help improve the operations of a very important Blizzard team
While this role will start by supporting quality assurance leadership, it could also support other teams across Blizzard.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home
The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You WillPartner with leadership and employees to significantly improve the organization structure and operating model to improve qualityDesign global solutions that bring the distributed team together while ensuring customization for local needsLead well-planned and implemented organizational change efforts, ensuring employee impact is at the forefront of organizational decisionsSuccessfully lead and implement day to day HR workflow operations in a distributed environment, providing both in person and virtual supportIncrease employee engagement and decrease voluntary turnover by identifying levers and implementing effective strategies in partnership with leadershipBe accountable for the approach and outcome on employment matters; improving intended performance and reduce people-related risksUse the resources of the global human resources organization, providing full-scope HR support to leaders including executive coaching, employee relations, compensation, structure and leveling, employee engagement and culture development, organizational design, change management, employee communications, and people developmentDrive integrity and accountability for execution of HR employee lifecycle processes throughout assigned organizations, including goal setting, performance management, talent planning and annual merit (compensation)Lead and participate in other cross-functional projects as needed to improve HR processes, policies, and systemsWork with leaders and employees to identify, establish, and maintain a positive work environment and authentic culture which encourages diversity, equity, and inclusionPlayer ProfileThis successful leader must possess unquestionable character and the highest level of integrity
They will be a respected leader with a blend of strategic, operational and leadership skills continuously applied to improve the company’s culture
Additionally, they should possess exceptional attention to detail, strong initiative and critical thinking skills while serving as a hands-on leader and collaborator.Specific requirements include:12+ years of dynamic experience in all aspects of Human ResourcesHighest level of integrity with a confirmed ability to gain trust from all levels of the organizationConfirmed experience and results leading full lifecycle HR for both hourly/non-exempt and salaried/exempt talent, preferably in a software and/or engineering-oriented environmentResults developing managers with large teams (20+ direct reports) and operating models that depend heavily on scalable, repeatable processesDeep and successful experience with labor and employee relations with large employee teamsExperience and passion for using facts, data and analytics to build people-centric cases and solutionsOrganization design and development experience, including strong change managementCreativity and out-of-the-box thinking; high IQ, high EQ, passion, and strong critical thinking skills with a willingness to take reasonable risksDemonstrated initiative in a fast-moving environment; proactive problem solver, roll-up-one’s-sleeves attitude with courage of conviction, a strong work ethic and steadfast integrityOutstanding project and process management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results in a complex, dynamic business environmentWe 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 [email protected]
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Thank you for your interest.Our WorldAt Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years
We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever
Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from hard-working people who share our vision
If that sounds like you, join us.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 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.RewardsWe 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 .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,960.00 – $207,270.00 Annual
This base pay range is for the U.S
and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S
Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location
In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation
Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.Job SummaryJob number: R020669Date posted : 2023-05-19Profession: Talent & Human ResourcesEmployment type: Regular Recommended Skills

• Business Development
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Business Operations
• Relationship Building
• Organization Development

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