Human Resources Business Partner

Activision Blizzard, Inc.•Austin, TX

11d•$74,020 - $136,944•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic consultant, trusted advisor, and thought partner to business and creative leaders. The role shapes organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and people initiatives that support near-term results and long-term business growth. Based in the Austin, Texas office, it follows a Monday–Friday onsite work schedule, which may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs. The HRBP partners with Central QA leaders to align business objectives with people strategies that support performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. In a dynamic, highly matrixed environment, the role uses data-driven insights and cultural awareness to provide forward-looking solutions involving talent planning, performance management, employee development, mobility, rewards, organizational design, and change management.

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated success as a strategic business partner in a complex, fast-paced, creative, or technical organization.
Deep understanding of leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning.
Ability to advise and influence leaders and build trust and credibility at all levels.
Ability to translate business objectives into actionable people strategies and deliver measurable outcomes.
Ability to use analytics and metrics to diagnose issues, measure impact, and inform recommendations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex ideas and present to executive audiences.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when managing sensitive matters.
Ability to work as a team player and partner effectively across HR disciplines and functions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to navigate and partner effectively in union environments while maintaining compliance.
HR experience in entertainment, gaming, or technology industries.
Proficiency in Workday, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfort leveraging AI tools for research, analysis, and problem-solving while using sound judgment to validate accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

Build consultative partnerships with assigned client groups and serve as a trusted advisor and key HR point of contact for leaders and employees; provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
Partner with leaders to define and execute people strategies supporting short- and long-term business priorities, including workforce planning, organizational design, succession readiness, team structure, leadership capability, and organizational health.
Coach leaders and employees to identify development opportunities, provide actionable feedback, and connect them with resources and programs that build capability, enhance performance, and support retention.
Lead and support change management efforts, helping leaders communicate effectively, anticipate impacts, and maintain trust, clarity, and engagement through organizational change.
Partner with leaders on goal setting, performance management, calibration, and development planning.
Work with Employee Relations and Labor Relations teams to support fair, consistent, and transparent issue resolution and 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 decisions; translate insights into actionable recommendations for people and organizational strategies.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Learning & Development, to deliver integrated HR solutions across the employee lifecycle.
Drive clear and consistent communication so HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes are effectively shared and understood.
Participate in annual business planning, workforce forecasting, and talent reviews to align people strategies with business outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, and dependent care spending accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance and disability insurance.
401(k) with Company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, and floating holidays.
Compassion and bereavement leaves and parental leave.
Mental health and wellbeing programs and fitness programs.
Free and discounted games.
Voluntary benefit programs, including supplemental life and disability coverage, legal services, ID protection, and rental insurance.
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires a geographic move for the job.
Eligible employees may receive incentive compensation; it is not guaranteed.