Human Resources Business Partner

DEMONWARE (CANADA) , INC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision in Austin, Texas is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to business and creative leaders. The role focuses on organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and people initiatives driving near-term results and long-term growth.

It requires strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive change management mindset. The HRBP will align business objectives with people strategies across Central QA, partnering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience as a strategic business partner in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to advise and influence leaders and translate business objectives into people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build consultative partnerships with client groups and act as HR advisor to leaders and employees.
• Define and execute people strategies supporting short- and long-term priorities, including workforce planning and organizational design.
• Coach leaders and employees to identify development opportunities and connect them to resources and programs.
• Lead change management efforts and maintain trust and engagement through organizational change.
• Support performance management, calibration, and development planning with leaders.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and inform recommendations.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Leadership development

Performance management

Workforce planning

Analytics & metrics

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Requisition ID: R028316

Job Description: Job Title : Human Resources Business Partner

Department : Human Resources

Location: This role is based in our Austin, Texas office and follows a Monday-Friday onsite work schedule. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

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 in Central QA 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 4 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 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.
• Proficiency in Workday, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and problem-solving while applying sound judgment to validate outputs for accuracy and quality.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We