Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Requisition : R026330

Reports to:

Director, Employee Relations

Location:

Austin, TX or Bloomington, MN

Activision Blizzard plays a central role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts agility, creativity, and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience.

The ABK ER team serves as a key driver of workplace culture by effectively handling critical and sensitive employee relations issues across all Activision Blizzard businesses. An ER Specialist on this team is a trusted partner who is an effective communicator and can influence leadership, gain alignment, and implement change.

• 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.
• Provide consultative support, coaching, and guidance to business leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal stakeholders on performance management, conduct issues, and complex or high‑risk employee relations matters.
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation of employee relations cases, including detailed case notes and supporting materials within the ER case management system.
• Contribute to manager growth through ER training initiatives, including identifying training needs within the supported BU, and deliver training on fundamental ER topics.
• Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking a reasonable medical accommodation.
• Assist with various ad hoc ER and HR department projects, as needed.

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 3+ years of direct Employee Relations experience (or in combination with HR Business Partner/Generalist or Employment Legal experience).
• Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint and open to learning new technologies.
• Labor Relations knowledge or experience with supporting Unionized employees a plus.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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, among other characteristics.

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well‑being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, mental health & wellbeing programs, and more. For full details, visit

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $ Annual. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed and may vary based on experience, performance, and location.