People Partner

About the role

The People Partner provides high-quality, proactive support to assigned teams and leaders, helping drive clarity, consistency, and strong performance across the organization. This role executes foundational People Partner responsibilities—including employee relations support, coaching for managers, performance processes, and engagement insights—while developing increasing strategic influence. The People Partner helps ensure employees have a positive experience and leaders are equipped to build accountable, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People Ops contact for employees and managers within assigned groups.
• Provide guidance on policies, onboarding, employee experience questions, and manager enablement.
• Coach managers on foundational leadership skills, including feedback, documentation, and communication.
• Manage medium-complexity employee relations cases with support from senior team members.
• Ensure consistent documentation, escalation, and follow-through.
• Identify emerging trends and raise risks early.
• Assist leaders in applying Riot’s continuous performance process.
• Aid in goal clarity, feedback practices, and performance documentation.
• Identify performance issues early and collaborate with the Senior People Partner or Director on effective interventions.
• Support engagement initiatives, listening efforts, and follow-up action plans.
• Provide insights on employee sentiment and team dynamics.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Talent Management to execute people programs.
• Help ensure consistent adoption of new processes, systems, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate employee data and support analysis of workforce trends.
• Track team metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of HR experience, ideally in a generalist, employee relations, or junior business partner role.
• A strong foundation in HR practices, employee relations fundamentals, and manager enablement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence with clarity, and build strong relationships.
• A curious, proactive approach and eagerness to grow into a more strategic partnership role.

Qualifications

• Curious, proactive approach and eagerness to grow into a more strategic partnership role.

Skills

• Strong foundation in HR practices, employee relations fundamentals, and manager enablement.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base range (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Includes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.