Job Title: Manager, Compensation
Reporting To: Sr Director, Compensation
Department: Human Resources
Location: Office based in Irvine, CA & hybrid work from home
Your Mission
As Manager, Compensation, you will be the subject matter expert for our Activision Blizzard Corporate Functions (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, Communications, International Sales), working closely with regional HR teams, business leaders, MSFT partners, and stakeholders to advise on and deliver strategic compensation solutions that attract, retain, and motivate talent.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Contribute to the design and execution of global compensation projects, bringing a Corporate view and perspective to our global reward strategies.
Manage the annual compensation cycles for Corporate, with clear and effective communication and support ensuring accurate and seamless execution and budget rollups and approvals.
Engaging with the businesses regularly, identifying opportunities to improve our compensation frameworks and policies to support business objectives.
Partner effectively with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders to provide expert compensation guidance.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across markets and support ABK-wide initiatives.
Player Profile
Experience
8+ years of relevant experience in Compensation
Compensation experience within a multinational or global company.
Experience within tech, entertainment, gaming, and/or consulting preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree, in a related field preferred.
Ability to interpret and apply compensation data, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required; Workday experience preferred.
Your Platform
Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate
functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources and Finance. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts, agility, creativity and rigor to enhance
the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on X at https://x.com/ATVI_AB!
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 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 innovative 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 video game 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.
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Want to learn more? Check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on X at @ATVI_AB!
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:
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 $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 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.