Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title:

Human Resources Business Partner

Requisition ID:

R026420

Job Description:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic consultant, trusted advisor, and thought partner to business and creative leaders. This role plays a critical part in shaping organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and people initiatives that drive near-term results and long-term business growth.

The HRBP will collaborate with leaders across Blizzard to align business objectives with people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Operating with influence and agility, this role leverages data-driven insights and cultural awareness to deliver forward-looking solutions in areas such as talent planning, performance management, employee development, mobility, rewards, organizational design, and change management. The ideal partner is a strategic, analytical, and collaborative HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, highly matrixed environment.

Key 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.

Player Profile

• 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.

Bonus Points

• 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

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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 advised by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.