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 spanning the full employee life cycle - from hiring, to onboarding, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, total rewards, and employee relations 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 optimum outcome. We re-imagine the employee experience so it resonates with our workforce and our leaders and enables them to flourish.

As a Senior HR Business Partner in Game Studios, you’ll work side-by-side with studio leaders to help shape their teams and ensure Rioters can do their best work. You’ll be the trusted partner they turn to for navigating performance, talent, and organizational changes. You’ll balance strategy with execution — rolling up your sleeves when needed — and help drive people practices that are fair, scalable, and aligned with the realities of game development. You will be a culture promoter and a deployer of tools and programs that turn Rioter potential into performance and results. You’ll bring both strong business judgment and a service-oriented mindset. You’ll combine attention to detail with a practical, human-first approach. Ideally, you also bring some knowledge of how creative teams in gaming work, so you can meet Rioters where they are.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with studio leaders to align people strategies with business goals, providing practical guidance rooted in both data and experience.
• Lead ongoing performance management for your groups: run calibrations, coach managers on feedback, and keep the process consistent and meaningful.
• Partner with Compensation and leadership on fair, transparent job leveling and pay decisions across disciplines.
• Support workforce planning — from role design to resource deployment — and help teams navigate small-scale reorganizations or reductions with care and clarity.
• Provide thought partnership on org design and cost effectiveness, balancing immediate needs with long-term growth.
• Build change management plans to ensure smooth transitions when the business shifts.
• Help leaders plan ahead with succession strategies and workforce capability planning.
• Partner with Employee Relations, Legal and Operational teams on sensitive issues (e.g., accommodations, exits, ER themes), handling details with professionalism and discretion.
• Surface insights from engagement surveys, exit data, and other feedback loops to shape team culture and leader action plans.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance through periodic audits of people surveys, systems and processes.
• Support Total Rewards, D&I, L&D, and other People initiatives, tailoring them to the unique needs of your client groups.

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner role with progressive scope.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business, or relevant field; or equivalent work experience.
• Track record of guiding leaders through performance management, job leveling, and workforce planning with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and communication skills with all levels.
• High attention to detail and excited about managing both strategic initiatives and tactical tasks.
• Experience in owning projects and leveraging resources (COE’s) and peers to support in managing to completion.
• Experience working with creative or tech companies and diverse communities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in scaling up startups/ processes.
• Understanding and experience with US and California labor laws.

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!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.