Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, People & Processes

The Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team is amplifying diverse voices and fostering an inclusive environment across Riot’s ecosystem. Riot’s mission is to make it better to be a player, and to achieve this mission, we must also build a workplace where all Rioters feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, People & Processes to help embed D&I principles into the core systems, practices, and policies of Riot’s People Org. In this individual contributor role, you’ll work across HRBPs and Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Talent Management, and People Programs to ensure D&I is thoughtfully and effectively integrated into the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll serve as a strategic partner and advisor to COE Leads, helping them assess gaps, identify opportunities, and apply D&I frameworks in ways that are practical, impactful, and scalable. Your work will directly shape how Riot’s People Team and Business Leaders approach inclusive practices at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HRBPs and COE Leads to align our key people systems, programs, and processes to our D&I strategy and drive operational excellence
• Act as a subject-matter expert and thought partner to the People Team, helping translate D&I concepts into actionable strategies across the employee experience and relevant work streams.
• Collaborate with D&I team members to ensure alignment across global D&I strategy, RIGs, and inclusion programming
• Co-create scalable frameworks, toolkits, and guidance that enable People Team partners to operationalize core D&I principles independently
• Bring a data-informed lens to your work leveraging metrics, benchmarking, and employee feedback to shape recommendations and measure progress over time
• Influence and align multiple stakeholders, offer guidance, and create tools to drive equitable outcomes in people practices and policies.
• Partner with regional counterparts to ensure recommendations meet regional needs and requirements 

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of D&I experience in a corporate setting, with experience influencing systems and practices at scale
• Deep knowledge of D&I principles, frameworks, and workplace  equity approaches, and demonstrated ability to stay current on industry trends and research.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key HR functions, and ability to translate D&I concepts and best practices into equitable HR practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholder, influence without authority, and build strong relationships across teams with competing priorities.
• Experience developing tools, frameworks, or scalable resources that support long-term capability building.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to independently issue spot, identify key stakeholders, and facilitate alignment or working sessions. 
• Comfortable working in a high-autonomy environment and managing multiple stakeholders, projects and priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

•  2+ years of experience in a People/HR role, such as HRBP, L&D, Talent Management or Talent Acquisition

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

 

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

 

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA

Job ID: 7158328

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T00:48:00