Ryan Blackwelder
Summary
Adaptive HRBP with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including, Employee Relations and Performance Management, Compensation programs, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks while supporting the needs of the client.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Business Partner
Riot Games
05.2022 - Current
- Partnered with COEs and assigned business segment of 900 employees to implement and lead client groups through cyclical programs in performance management, comp planning and talent development programs.
- Initial point of contact for intake and assessment of ER complaints; partnered with ER & Legal teams throughout investigations to recommend and implement resolutions.
- Provide day to day coaching and performance management guidance to leadership team. Analyze metrics on performance management case activity to determine trends & recommendations.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to execute on People team strategy and critical initiatives impacting client group (e.g., reductions in force, reorganizations, change mgmt)
HR Specialist - Game Studios
Riot Games
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Acted as a first point of contact for Rioter and manager questions relating to HR programs, policies, and a wide range of people related issues, and escalated to COE's and HR Business Partners where necessary.
- Owned the offboarding process across the game studios and created positive offboarding experiences for Riot alum. Provided quarterly attrition analyses and key themes to leadership.
- Utilized HRIS expertise to execute mass reporting, data audits & analyses, company re-orgs, transfers, and more.
- Partner with HRBPs and managers to roll out HR programs: performance management, compensation, job architecture, contingent workforce, talent planning, etc.
- Ran point on all internal mobility requests for Games and Platform by aligning and connecting necessary work streams and stakeholders (eligibility, comp review, immigration, offers, etc.)
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Riot Games
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed high touch, multi-stage interview coordination for 40-55 candidates at any time.
- Prepared travel arrangements, facilitated tours, handled expenses, and overall owned the candidate experience throughout the interview process.
- Helped spearhead ad hoc projects to better define and document hiring practices and processes.
Recruiting Coordinator
Security Industry Specialists
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed resumes and conducted initial phone screens to assess basic qualifications.
- Led onboarding activities for new hires: generated offer letters, verified I9 documents, performed drug screenings, coordinated background checks and assisted with new hire paperwork.
- Coordinated high volume interview scheduling across time zones between viable candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers (phone interviews, on-site visits, panel debriefs, etc.).
HR Assistant
Zapara School of Business
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Streamlined payroll processing: established time reporting standards, ran reports, and performed audits on timesheets.
- Collaborated with leaders to conduct job analyses and drafted official job descriptions for multiple full time staff and part-time student jobs within the school of business.
- Helped conduct full-cycle recruiting for student employee positions.
Education
BA| Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
La Sierra University
BS| Bachelor of Science - Marketing
La Sierra University
Skills
- Software expertise: Workday, Greenhouse, Google suite, formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, deck building, etc
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
- Experience producing large data analyses, deck building, coalescing different pieces of information to create a central narrative
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) [Exp: Apr 2025]
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Riot Games
05.2022 - Current
HR Specialist - Game Studios
Riot Games
10.2019 - 05.2022
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Riot Games
03.2019 - 10.2019
Recruiting Coordinator
Security Industry Specialists
02.2017 - 03.2019
HR Assistant
Zapara School of Business
03.2013 - 02.2017
BS| Bachelor of Science - Marketing
La Sierra University
BA| Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
La Sierra University
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