Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Activision Blizzard,Inc.; Granada; Presencial; USD 87.000 - 162.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player seeks a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to enhance workplace culture and handle sensitive employee issues. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills, as you will partner with HR and Legal teams to implement effective ER processes. You'll be a trusted advisor, influencing leadership and maintaining a positive workplace environment. If you're passionate about fostering an inclusive culture and navigating complex situations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team committed to creating epic entertainment experiences and making a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Servicios

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Fitness programs

Free and discounted games

Relocation assistance

Formación

• 5+ years of direct Employee Relations experience or HR Business Partner experience.
• Knowledge of US & Canada employment laws and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct reviews of sensitive employee relations issues.
• Partner with Ethics & Compliance and Legal teams to resolve conflicts.
• Provide consultative guidance on complex employee relations matters.

Conocimientos

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Data Analysis

Knowledge of Employment Laws

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

5+ years of experience in Employee Relations

Herramientas

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job Title : Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Requisition ID : R025143

Reports to : Senior Manager, Employee Relations

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, Finance and Supply Chain. 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 or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.

Your Mission

The ABK ER team serves as a key driver of workplace culture by effectively handling critical and sensitive employee relations issues across all Activision Blizzard businesses. Our team operates with the highest level of integrity and works with the proven ability to gain trust from all levels of the organization. An ER Specialist on this team is a trusted partner who is an effective communicator and can influence leadership, gain alignment, and implement change. You will closely partner with HR and Legal teams to drive consistent ER processes across the organization while minimizing risk and ensuring a positive, ethical workplace. A successful candidate exercises sound judgment, while balancing acting with a sense of urgency and need for attention to detail; maintains composure in a fast-paced, fluid environment and successfully navigates ambiguity to build consensus and achieve resolutions; coaches and influences all levels of employees and successfully delivers difficult messages; conveys emotional intelligence while handling sensitive situations; and is able to analyze and leverage data to produce high-quality written work product to support workplace initiatives and recommendations.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following accountabilities :

• Conduct reviews of sensitive employee relations issues.
• Partner with Activision Blizzard’s Ethics & Compliance and Legal teams to resolve conflicts and successfully implement solutions for workplace issues.
• Make recommendations in consultation with COEs following investigations of policy violations or cultural concerns and determine appropriate resolution or disciplinary action. Assist with drafting coaching or disciplinary documents and talking points and drive the implementation of strategies to repair and enhance workplace culture.
• Support business leaders and HR Business partners on performance management issues including coaching for effective employee engagement and providing guidance for structured performance management, including PIPs.
• Provide consultative guidance and coaching for HRBPs and internal partners on employee relations matters, with a focus on complex, sensitive, or high-risk issues.
• Maintain detailed files for ER cases with a timely recording of notes and supporting documentation into the ER case management system.
• Contribute to employee growth through ER training initiatives, including identifying training needs within the supported BUs, and delivering training programs on fundamental ER topics.
• Recommend policy changes and enhancements based on investigation outcomes and trends.
• Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking reasonable accommodations.
• Assist with various ad hoc ER and HR department projects, as needed.
• Some domestic travel (including travel to offices or studio sites), sometimes on short notice, may be required for this role.

Player Profile

• 5+ years of direct Employee Relations experience (or in combination with HR Business Partner / Generalist or Employment Legal experience).
• Knowledge of US & Canada employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately spot employment risks and issues. Knowledge or experience with labor law or labor relations a plus.
• Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint and open to learning new technologies.

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 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 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 General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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.

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.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 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.

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