Learning, Development & Performance Business Partner

Blizzard Entertainment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Learning, Development & Performance Business Partner, where your strategic insights will shape the future of learning and performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders, drive impactful initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous growth and inclusivity. You'll design innovative learning solutions, engage with diverse stakeholders, and measure the success of programs that empower teams across the organization. With a commitment to a playful culture and a growth mindset, this position promises a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment focused on making a difference.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Private medical and dental coverage

Generous holiday allowance

Creative workspaces with free snacks

Access to development programs

Diversity-focused employee networks

Health activity reimbursements

Exclusive company merchandise

Community Day

Discounts on games

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and facilitating learning programs.
• Strong ability to navigate a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to define learning strategies.
• Track and analyze the impact of learning initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Learning Program Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Master's Degree in HR or Business

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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Learning, Development & Performance Business Partner

Apply locations London - King - Ampersand | time type Full time | posted on Posted Yesterday | job requisition id R024713

Craft: HR & Business Support

Job Description:

Role Description
At King, curiosity, experimentation, and a growth mindset are at the heart of our culture and the success of our beloved franchises. We are on a mission to elevate learning, development, and performance through innovative strategies that empower our leaders and teams to achieve their best.

We are looking for a Learning, Development & Performance Business Partner to support King’s continued growth. This manager-level role will drive initiatives to enhance management capability, build future-focused skills, and support our global workforce across a hybrid environment.

As a key member of the Learning, Development & Performance team, you will partner with senior leaders and HR teams to design and implement impactful learning solutions aligned with King’s strategic priorities. You will also work closely with the LD&P Ops Team (who manage the LMS and learning experience), the Core Team (who create and facilitate new learning content), the Performance Development Team (who create performance and talent development processes), and the Business Partnership team on group-wide initiatives.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to be a hands-on, strategic partner in shaping King’s learning and performance journey while promoting a culture of continuous growth and inclusivity.

Your role within the Kingdom

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with HR Directors, business leaders, and the LD&P Leadership Team to define and execute a robust learning and performance strategy aligned with King’s strategic priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, identifying learning needs and providing tailored development solutions to support team and individual growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary LD&P contact for King, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Partner effectively with the wider LD&P Team to align efforts and ensure consistency in learning and performance initiatives across King.
• Facilitate collaboration between teams to support the successful delivery of groupwide learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA and the wider ABK organisation to align and share best practices, ensuring a unified approach to learning and performance.

Learning and Development Initiatives

• Design and deliver innovative, blended learning solutions (e.g., workshops, e-learning, coaching) that cater to employees across all levels and functions.
• Lead initiatives to enhance leadership and management capabilities, ensuring alignment with King’s leadership and DEI goals.
• Facilitate learning sessions as needed, supporting the delivery of key content created by the LD&P Core Team.

Performance and Talent Development

• Partner with stakeholders to drive key HR processes, including performance management, succession planning, and other talent initiatives.
• Provide managers with tools and training to effectively support talent progression, engagement, and retention.
• Advocate for a feedback-rich culture by promoting best practices for performance reviews and coaching conversations.

Programme Management and Measurement

• Track, measure, and analyse the impact of learning and development efforts, presenting data-driven insights to inform future strategies.
• Pilot and iterate new programmes based on employee feedback and ROI analysis.

Culture and Inclusion

• Embed King’s values and DEI priorities into all learning and development initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment by ensuring equitable access to training opportunities for all employees.

Skills to create thrills

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and thrive in a highly matrixed environment, working effectively across multiple teams, geographies, and levels of the organisation.
• Strong ability to design and facilitate impactful learning programmes, both in-person and virtually.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality programmes on time and within budget.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to measure the impact of learning initiatives and identify improvement opportunities.

Our award-winning culture and sweet benefits

What makes King a great place to work is our playful culture, work-life balance, and a growth mindset focused on learning every day. We’ve been featured in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

Our benefits include:

• Hybrid working: A Team First, Hybrid Working model that provides flexible working patterns based on team needs, fostering connection, collaboration, and celebration.
• Coverage for important life events: Benefits may include private medical, dental, critical illness, and pension plans, varying by location.
• Generous holiday allowance: Including additional time off during the holiday season.
• Inspiring workspaces: Offices with creative spaces, free breakfast, snacks, and drinks.
• Learning opportunities: Access to LEAP, development programmes, and leadership coaching.
• Employee networks: Diversity-focused networks and community groups promoting inclusivity.
• Wellbeing offerings: Reimbursements for health activities, access to EAP and mental wellbeing platforms, onsite gyms in some offices.
• Free merch: Exclusive goodies from the Royal Store.
• Other perks: Community Day, charity donation matching, discounts on Activision Blizzard games, Royal Recognition Awards.

About King

King is a leading interactive entertainment company with over 20 years of experience, known for franchises like Candy Crush and Farm Heroes Saga. With over 200 million monthly active users, King is part of Microsoft and has offices worldwide. We aim to make the world playful through innovative games and a passionate team.