Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title:

Human Resources Business Partner

Requisition ID:

R025839

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• Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
• Location: Pen Factory, Santa Monica, CA
• Reports to: Senior Director HR, Call of Duty

We’re looking for a thoughtful and adaptable HR Business Partner with demonstrated project management experience to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Director HR, Call of Duty with dotted line reporting to the Senior Director, People Strategy & Operations. You’ll work closely with leaders and managers across the Mobile group—acting as a trusted HR advisor, contributing to Activision’s people strategy through data analysis, project management, and assessment of best practices. This role combines hands-on support for the Mobile business and contribution to broader people initiatives across Activision.

Key HRBP Responsibilities with Mobile Team:

• Provide day-to-day coaching to leadership, managers and employees to enhance team effectiveness and performance.
• Drive integrity and quality for core people programs: Annual Performance cycle, Compensation Planning, Signals Survey completion and action plans, Talent Assessment, Development plans, and ad-hoc HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee-related topics, including team health, development, and workplace concerns—partnering with ER and Workplace Integrity teams when needed.
• Lead or support change efforts that affect teams, ensuring transitions are smooth and thoughtful.
• Use people data to guide decisions and identify trends that inform HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities with People Strategy & Operations:

• Take ownership of HR-related events and initiatives at Activision Headquarters—including onboarding, learning sessions and service award celebrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver coordinated solutions supporting the global people strategy.
• Represent Activision HR on cross-functional project teams (e.g., HR Data Integrity, Employee Signals).
• Develop executive-ready materials that drive business decisions.
• Drive change management across the organization through clear change plans and timely leadership communications.

Player Profile — Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 2 years in an HRBP or client-facing generalist role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Self-starter who can identify problems, outline solutions, and drive execution.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and quantitative skills, including strong organizational abilities (Intermediate to Expert Excel capabilities).
• Experience creating and/or executing change management plans and influencing leadership.
• Proven success managing strategic projects and initiatives, demonstrating cross-functional leadership and strong change management to achieve measurable results.
• Comfort using facts and data to build people-centric business cases.
• Exceptional project and process management skills.
• A collaborative spirit, willingness to learn, and a drive to continuously improve.
• Strong communication skills with ability to gain trust from all levels of the organization.
• Experience directly supporting leaders and managers, influencing them to make better people decisions that increase productivity and achieve business results.

Extra Points:

• Experience supporting teams in tech, media, gaming, or high-growth environments.
• High interest in AI with some hands-on experience using it in your work.
• Solid understanding of California and other US employment law.
• PHR / SPHR or PMI certification.

Company:

At Activision, we create iconic brands in gaming and entertainment including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. We aim to delight hundreds of millions of players with innovative, engaging entertainment experiences and are building an inclusive company powered by diverse teams.

The videogame industry and our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. Duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.

Rewards / Benefits:

Subject to eligibility, the Company offers benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and various voluntary benefit programs (supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, etc.).
• Potential relocation assistance if the Company requires you to move for the job.

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Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific range and offer will be based on factors including experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).

Equal Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.