Senior HR Manager

Wizards of the Coast; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast, based in Renton, WA, is seeking a Senior HR Manager to partner with senior leaders across D&D and Commercial teams. The role focuses on shaping employee experiences, driving talent growth, and enabling business goals within a high‑performance culture.

The position requires onsite work three days per week (days may shift). You will influence HR solutions, lead organizational design efforts, and support leadership development and succession planning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least several years in a senior HRBP or equivalent role.
• BS in Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience).
• Experience supporting leaders in Gaming or Entertainment or related industries strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand both commercial and operational drivers.
• Proven organizational design and change management skills, ideally supporting organizations through transformation.
• Experience building and executing people plans tied to multi-year strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed organization, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with a collaborative, empathetic, and approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and across the broader Hasbro and Wizards enterprise to influence outcomes and manage change effectively.
• Partner with Sr. Leaders and HR COEs to ensure talent acquisition, performance and rewards, and talent development enable strategic goals.
• Use HR data and analytics to analyze, provide insights, identify trends, and develop solutions which improve organization, talent, leadership, and culture outcomes.
• Develop effective organizational design initiatives to strengthen capabilities, operating model effectiveness, and culture.
• Advance culture and employee belonging through hiring, promotion, retention, and inclusion practices.
• Partner with leaders to ensure leadership development, succession planning, and pipeline strength for critical roles.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Data analytics

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

HR data analytics tools

Job description

Wetake play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imaginationand driveto build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That's where you come in!

At Wizards of the Coast, we don't just make games - we build worlds, shape stories, and create communities of passionate fans.

We are looking for a Sr. HR Business Partner who thrives in highly creative environments and can influence senior leaders as we continue to bring the joy of games to the world. As an individual contributor, you'll partner with senior leaders in our Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and Commercial teams, to make Wizards the designation for creatives, technologists, and storytellers. Sitting at the intersection of Human Resources and our business leaders, HR Business Partners (HRBP) are uniquely positioned to shape employee experiences, ensure the company's talent grows in meaningful ways, and help the business meet our goals. Reporting to the VP, HRBP, you will collaborate to deliver HR solutions that enable success, foster a high-performance culture, and support the continued transformation of our business.

This role is currently based at our Renton, WA office and requires onsite work 3 days per week, currently Tuesday - Thursday. The Company may change the work arrangement, including the number or designation of onsite days, based on business needs and subject to applicable law.

What You Will Do as a Senior HR Manager:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and across the broader Hasbro and Wizards enterprise to influence outcomes and manage change effectively.
• Partner with Sr. Leaders and HR COEs to ensure talent acquisition, performance and rewards, and talent development enable strategic goals.
• Use HR data and analytics to analyze, provide insights, identify trends, and develop solutions which improve organization, talent, leadership, and culture outcomes.
• Develop effective organizational design initiatives to strengthen capabilities, operating model effectiveness, and culture.
• Advance culture and employee belonging through hiring, promotion, retention, and inclusion practices.
• Partner with leaders to ensure leadership development, succession planning, and pipeline strength for critical roles.

What You Will Bring:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least several years in a senior HRBP or equivalent role.
• BS in Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience).
• Experience supporting leaders in Gaming or Entertainment or related industries strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand both commercial and operational drivers.
• Proven organizational design and change management skills, ideally supporting organizations through transformation.
• Experience building and executing people plans tied to multi-year strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed organization, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Excellent relationship‑building and influencing skills, with a collaborative, empathetic, and approachable style.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, thoughtful counsel to senior leaders.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $127,000.00 to $190,400.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long‑term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Employees may be eligible for annual and long‑term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well‑being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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