Title: People Partnerships Associate

Job Title: People Partnerships Associate Reports to: Director, People Partnerships Location: Hyderabad, INDIA

Education: MBA/master’s degree

Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for personal computer and consoles. The company is now applying its 20 years of experience in creating world-leading interactive entertainment experiences to mobile gaming.

Main Purpose of the Role

Working with the People Partnerships team, partners with EA managers and employees to develop and implement talent strategies at the individual, team, and studio level, that are designed to grow, maintain, and strengthen the employee culture and to support the attainment of EA business objectives. Champions and assists in the management of company-wide programs (e.g., performance review, compensation review, stock/recognition, benefits, workforce planning, succession planning, training/development and organizational change). Coaches and recommends solutions to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach and/or escalates to senior management as appropriate. Shares relevant perspectives and ideas to address business issues. Ongoing interest in understanding the business in which EA operates and actively seeks to continuously improve domain knowledge by researching and understanding emerging PE trends and practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is seen as a trusted advisor by managers at all levels. Responds to employees and management inquiries on a broad range of issues
• Provides guidance to managers on best practices in management and related programs
• Partners with PP’s/BP’s and COEs to successfully deliver effective talent programs and coaching in support of the business and its employees
• Participates in and/or drives employee engagement initiatives and assists in the analysis of feedback, related presentations, and may help facilitate meetings to review outcomes and develop action plans
• Helps build capabilities in our managers and employees by providing candid, unbiased coaching, and feedback to increase individual/team impact. 
• Works with business to foster a culture of ongoing performance feedback and development
• Collaborates with COEs, managers, and business leaders to drive talent development and cyclical programs such as Performance Management, Talent Planning, and Focal across client groups and regions.
• Acts a "data wizard"; and "go to" person for People Partners, Business Partners and managers for support with report creation, HC metrics and application and data issues

• Utilizing knowledge of local employment legislation (and may include increasing understanding of global employment law), partners with managers and COE’s to address workplace issues
• May also facilitate meetings to address PR issues identified from survey feedback and other sources and partner with management to create action plans to address

Skills and Knowledge Required

• University degree in MBA

• 3-5 Yrs years of professional experience in Human Resources experience (Recruitment /Generalist) in high tech industry
• Experience gained across core HR functions including Recruitment, NHO process Employee Relations, Performance Management, Resourcing, Learning and Development, Change Management, and HRIS

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in the gaming industry is an added advantage

Behaviors and Competencies

• Strong organizational/multitasking and prioritization setting
• Strong teamwork spirit.
• Project management
• Good verbal and written communication. Customer focus.
• Analytical mind supported by strong problem-solving skills.
• Presentation development and delivery