Senior HR Business Partner (Corporate)

TL;DR

Senior HR Business Partner (Corporate): Managing the employee life cycle and partnering with Enterprise Technology and Finance leaders with an accent on performance management, talent strategy, and organizational health. Focus on translating company values into day-to-day practices, navigating complex organizational changes, and ensuring scalable people practices.

Location: Must be based in the USA (required for compliance with US and California labor laws)

Company

A leading global game developer dedicated to putting players first and creating collaborative team environments.

What you will do

• Partner with Enterprise leaders to align people strategies with business goals and provide data-driven guidance.
• Lead ongoing performance management, including running calibrations and coaching managers on feedback.
• Collaborate with Compensation and leadership on fair, transparent job leveling and pay decisions.
• Manage workforce planning, role design, and navigate small-scale reorganizations or reductions.
• Develop change management plans and succession strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues in partnership with Legal and Operational teams.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner role with progressive scope.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record in guiding leaders through performance management, job leveling, and workforce planning.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Experience owning projects and leveraging Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive completion.
• Understanding and experience with US and California labor laws.

Nice to have

• Experience working with creative or tech companies and diverse communities.
• Experience scaling up startups or internal processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off (PTO) policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Collaborative culture that empowers unique perspectives and a player-first mission.