Riot’s People team exists to help Riot make the best decisions about its talent. We bring our expertise to all areas of Human Resources including hiring, onboarding, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, employee relations and off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

We view ourselves as trusted consultants and advisers with a specific expertise in all things HR. Working in People at Riot enables you to redefine what effective HR practices are. As HR Business Partners, we are not a compliance function. Instead, we carefully listen to the problem spaces and work with Rioters to get to an optimal outcome. We re-imagine the employee experience so it resonates with our workforce and our leaders and enables them to flourish.

As an HR Business Partner supporting Publishing and Enterprise teams in China, you’ll report to the Manager, HR Business Partner and play a key role in translating business needs into impactful people solutions. You’ll be the go-to resource for all things talent—from performance management to total rewards—while also driving alignment across global teams. You’re comfortable engaging at all levels, from individual contributors to senior leaders, ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the business, maintaining close relationships with Business leaders and Rioters in assigned client groups to drive talent strategies that align with both immediate and long-term goals.
• Partner with managers and fellow HRBPs in central and the regions to share best practices and consult on organizational design, promotions, succession planning, talent assessment, and change management.
• Partner with Central and Centers of Excellence to implement people programs for your client groups, including performance management, compensation, and learning & development.
• Act as the local expert on people programs and cyclical initiatives, including annual compensation and continual performance management.  
• Serve as the first point of contact for assigned business teams on employee relations issues, leave of absence and accommodation-related questions, partnering with HR Operations, Benefits and Rioter Relations teams to provide guidance to Rioters and managers.
• Ensure data integrity by conducting periodic audits of HR systems to maintain accuracy, manage transfers and product moves to ensure alignment across partners (immigration, relocation, compensation, legal, benefits, and payroll).
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze engagement surveys and other Rioter feedback to spot  trends, surfacing insights to leadership to inform retention and engagement strategies.

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist, business partner, or specialist role with a track record of progression.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and consulting skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience supporting diverse and global communities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in gaming, media, or a related industry, or experience in supporting Publishing, Enterprise functions.
• Experience supporting vendor and contractor workforces.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!