Director, PE Business Partner - AI & UGC

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, PE Business Partner – AI & UGC Electronic Arts Redwood City People Experience Most companies call it HR. At Electronic Arts, we call it People Experience because our work is centered on enabling our people to do the most meaningful work of their careers. People Experience partners across the business to build talent strategies, support leadership effectiveness, strengthen culture, create organizational performance, and create programs that help our teams grow and thrive. The Challenge Ahead We\'re looking for a People Experience Business Partner with an entrepreneurial mindset — someone who thrives in dynamic environments and has experience helping organizations scale from early-stage, builder-led teams into larger, more durable growth companies. This role will support EA\'s AI & UGC organization, partnering with leaders who are building new capabilities at the intersection of technology, creativity, and player experience. You will help the organization build what is right for this stage while preparing for what comes next. You will be a strategic partner to leaders, a culture shaper, and a builder who knows when to move fast, when to pause, and when to introduce more scalable ways of working. The People Experience Business Partner for AI & UGC builds the talent strategy and People Experience roadmap. You will partner with senior leaders to build leadership capability, enable business strategy, support organizational effectiveness, and develop people practices that help the organization scale with speed and discipline. This is a hybrid remote/in-office role requiring at least three days in Redwood City or Vancouver. What The PE Business Partner Does At EA Strategic Talent Building for Each Stage: You partner with leaders to design talent strategies that align with current needs while anticipating the next phase of growth. Build pragmatic solutions that work today, then adapt them as scale demands. Lead Organizational Evolution: You help transition from startup structures into more defined teams, without losing velocity. Guide leaders through organizational shifts, role clarity, and cultural alignment during rapid change. Build Leadership Capability: You serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, balancing empathy with candor. Coach leaders to navigate growth, develop successful teams, and lead through ambiguity and change. Help managers build strong leaders as the organization matures. Organizational Effectiveness: You identify structural or cultural barriers early and build lightweight, yet effective solutions. Partner with centers of excellence (e.g., Talent, Total Rewards, Learning, OE) while keeping solutions lean and flexible. Use Data & Insights as Your Compass: You track people and organizational metrics and provide insights that inform decisions. Guide Workforce & Talent Planning: You translate business strategy into talent priorities, including workforce planning, succession, hiring strategy, and capability development to ensure the organization is prepared for future growth. Raise the Talent Bar: You partner with leaders to build mission-aligned, teams, through thoughtful talent reviews and planning that strengthen organizational capability over time. Simplify How Work Gets Done: Help teams establish scalable operating rhythms, planning processes, and ways of working that increase clarity, accountability, and execution without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. To be the next great People Experience Business Partner at EA: You have 10+ years in HR/People Experience, with time spent in startups and high-growth environments. You've got proven ability to build HR/people infrastructure from scratch, and to reinvent it as organizations scale. You're strong in org design, change leadership, and talent strategy. You have demonstrated ability to balance speed with strategic scaling. You're comfortable challenging leaders and inspiring them to think differently. You have passion for building cultures that embrace experimentation and continuous reinvention. Pay Transparency - North America 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) *$182,600 - $276,300 USD Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electronic Arts (EA)