Director, PE Business Partner - AI & UGC

Overview Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Role Director, PE Business Partner – AI & UGC Location Redwood City, California, United States of America; hybrid remote/in-office with at least three days in Redwood City or Vancouver. Who we are People Experience partners across the business to build talent strategies, support leadership effectiveness, strengthen culture, create organizational performance, and develop programs that help our teams grow and thrive. The Challenge Ahead We are seeking a People Experience Business Partner with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in dynamic environments and has experience helping organizations scale from early-stage, builder-led teams into larger, more durable growth companies. 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. Responsibilities Strategic Talent Building for Each Stage: 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: Help transition from startup structures into more defined teams, guiding leaders through organizational shifts, role clarity, and cultural alignment during rapid change. Build Leadership Capability: Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, coaching leaders to navigate growth, develop successful teams, and lead through ambiguity and change. Help managers build strong leaders as the organization matures. Organizational Effectiveness: Identify structural or cultural barriers early and build lightweight, effective solutions. Partner with centers of excellence while keeping solutions lean and flexible. Use Data & Insights as Your Compass: Track people and organizational metrics and provide insights that inform decisions. Guide Workforce & Talent Planning: Translate business strategy into talent priorities, including workforce planning, succession, hiring strategy, and capability development for future growth. Raise the Talent Bar: 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. Qualifications 10+ years in HR/People Experience, with experience in startups and high-growth environments. Proven ability to build HR/people infrastructure from scratch and reinvent it as organizations scale. Strong in org design, change leadership, and talent strategy. Demonstrated ability to balance speed with strategic scaling. Comfortable challenging leaders and inspiring them to think differently. Passion for building cultures that embrace experimentation and continuous reinvention. Pay Transparency, Compensation & Benefits The ranges listed are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of posting. Pay offered is determined based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. In the US, we offer a benefits package including paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and 401(k); some roles may be eligible for bonus and equity. Pay Ranges Pay is one part of the overall compensation at EA. About Electronic Arts We are proud of our global portfolio of games and experiences. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, and we empower our teams to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records as required by applicable law. EA provides workplace accommodations as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electronic Arts