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Director, Workforce Engagement (Labor Relations)

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Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Director, Workforce Engagement (Labor Relations)

Electronic Arts

Redwood City

At Electronic Arts, we believe that to accomplish our vision of inspiring the world to play, we must first inspire those who choose to work for and with us to do their best work. As the Director, Workforce Engagement (North America), you will report to the Global Head of Workforce Engagement and work closely with our partners throughout the company to develop strategies and lead initiatives that promote positive employee experiences that are both compliant with local labor requirements and organizationally relevant across North America.

The Workforce Engagement team strives to ensure that we are equipped with the knowledge, tools and support systems necessary to maintain healthy, productive relationships with our diverse, creative workforce. In partnership with other members of People Experience (HR) and legal, we work to ensure our policies and practices take the full worker experience into account and mechanisms are in place to meaningfully monitor and respond to shifts in sentiment related to their experience. This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in office, and is based in one of the following locations: Redwood City, Los Angeles - Dey Rey, Austin, or Orlando. Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Work with local partners to develop and implement country and region-specific labor strategies in support of our desired workplace culture and in compliance with local laws.
• Continuously assess the external employment and labor landscape across the region and identify potential impact to EA's business and talent strategies.
• Work across various levels of the organization to influence programs, practices, and organizational adjustments that preserve and enhance positive workforce relations.
• Partner with senior leaders and internal/external counsel to represent EA's interests in labor contract negotiations as needed.
• Advise senior leadership regarding sensitive workforce matters
• Identify and implement solutions to mitigate risks to positive workforce engagement.
• Support multi-level training programs designed to ensure positive workforce engagement and ongoing compliance to local labor laws and best practices.
• Implement processes to respond to time-sensitive workforce engagement matters.
• Monitor applicable CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to ensure ongoing compliance with terms and remediation of any identified risks.
• Manage a growing team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Advanced degree in Law, HR or Employee/Labor Relations a positive.
• 8+ years in Employee Relations or related roles directly reacting to and managing complex employee relations issues or advising corporate clients about employment policies and programs
• Experience building and auditing corporate procedures with an 'employee experience' mindset
• Excellent written and engagement skills
• Experience working with employees and managers in a global matrixed organization to resolve issues and perform root cause analysis
• Experience advising and working with partners at all levels of seniority
• Experience with North American labor and employment laws
• Can deal with complex issues while maintaining composure.
• Experienced advocate who uses good reasoning
• Experienced in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations based on people-related data
• Experience in tech, entertainment or gaming industries preferred.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$178,200 - $269,500 USD
  
  

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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