Riot's People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its
people. We bring our expertise to all of those typical HR activities such as
hiring, onboarding, training and development, diversity and inclusion,
performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, employee
relations, and offboarding so that all Rioters can flourish.
As the Senior Director, People Strategy & Planning, reporting to Riot's Chief
People Officer, you will partner and lead in the delivery of the People team's
most important goals to support Riot's People Strategy (Core Four). You will
also represent the People team in advancing strategic “swarms” around Riot's
highest impact talent and organizational challenges. You will help design and
guide People team rituals and ways of working to maximize impact and team
success.
Responsibilities:
Develop and drive talent priorities, particularly those related to Riot's
“Core Four” People Strategy
Work closely with People team leaders and cross-functional partners to
connect different points of view, ensure deadlines and deliverables are
met, and work is coordinated toward strategic outcomes
Design and program manage ongoing key initiatives within People such as
business reviews and commitments, dependency tracking, headcount planning,
budgeting, and recruiting processes
Develop framework/approach for “strategic swarms” around Riot's essential
talent and organizational priorities and orchestrate People-team
contributions on chosen focus areas
Represent and act on behalf of the People team on high priority cross-
company initiatives (e.g. Riot's culture transformation and
operationalization strike team)
Lead company-wide projects (e.g. M&A/integration work, contingent
production workforce program) across the People team, including
identifying appropriate COE and HRBP involvement and ensuring project
teams are in place from initiation through complete integration.
Design People team leadership rituals and operational practices that
enable the HRBP and COE leads to achieve their “One Team” organizational
and team effectiveness goals; support the ongoing understanding and
ultimate success of our Core Four and People OKRs
Partner with internal comms strategist to develop communication and change
management strategies and plans that support People team's overall
strategy & objectives
Develop strategy and delivery plans to communicate priorities, activities
and results to the larger organization, while ensuring deliverables are
met; engage, evaluate, and incorporate feedback loop on organizational
needs
Build strong partnerships with HRBPs and COEs to monitor People team
health and develop/manage team rituals and development activities
(quarterly town halls, People team engagement opportunities)
Advise and coach CPO on ways to improve individual and People team
effectiveness (e.g. thoughtful communications and message positioning,
team dynamics)
Identify and take on ad-hoc strategic projects - everything from defining
new opportunities to executing key initiatives
Master Riot's project management tools and effectively keep CPO priorities
on track
Required Qualifications
At least twelve years of experience with subject matter expertise across
multiple dimensions of a People function (e.g. HRBP, Talent/OE, Total
Rewards, Operations)
Results-orientation with demonstrated experience delivering on complicated
People initiatives
Excellent cultivator of relationships, adept in collaboration and building
trust while influencing partners at all levels internally and externally
Direct and indirect people management experience
Systematic and passionate about designing and implementing processes to
keep everyone aligned and on track
End-to-end program/project management skills
Expertise in operational efficiency with ability to build systems and
tools designed to empower the team
Eloquent storyteller skillful in creating internal communications and
executive-level presentations
Experience building and motivating teams, particularly in highly fluid
environments with evolving priorities
BA or BS degree required, MBA preferred
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative
spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the
customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for
this position!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and
other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and
life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and
children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more
information.
(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $226,600.00 -
$339,900.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company
match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term
disability + open PTO.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for
handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status,
criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and
state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for
Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
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