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Senior Employee Relations Specialist
| Company | Activision-Blizzard |
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| Location | Culver City, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $87480 – $161910 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required
- 8+ years of direct Employee Relations experience (or in combination with HR Business Partner/Generalist or Employment Legal experience)
- Knowledge of US employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately spot employment risks and issues
- Experience with labor law or labor relations a plus
- Knowledge of Canada employment law and regulations and/or French proficiency a plus
- Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint and open to learning new technologies
Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of sensitive employee relations issues.
- Partner with Activision Blizzard’s Ethics & Compliance and Legal teams to resolve conflicts and successfully implement solutions for workplace issues.
- Make recommendations in consultation with COEs following investigations of policy violations or cultural concerns and determine appropriate resolution or disciplinary action.
- Assist with drafting coaching or disciplinary documents and talking points and drive the implementation of strategies to repair and enhance workplace culture.
- Support business leaders and HR Business partners on performance management issues including coaching for effective employee engagement and providing guidance for structured performance management, including PIPs.
- Provide consultative guidance and coaching for HRBPs and internal partners on employee relations matters, with a focus on complex, sensitive, or high-risk issues.
- Maintain detailed files for ER cases, recording notes and supporting documentation in a timely manner into the ER case management system.
- Contribute to employee growth through ER training initiatives, including identifying training needs within the supported BUs, and delivering training programs on fundamental ER topics.
- Recommend policy changes and enhancements based on investigation outcomes and trends.
- Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking reasonable accommodations.
- Assist with various ad-hoc ER and HR department projects as needed.
- Some domestic travel, including trips to offices or studio sites, may be required for this role, sometimes on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with labor law or labor relations a plus
- Knowledge of Canada employment law and regulations and/or French proficiency a plus
