Associate People Partner

**About Riot Platforms** Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes. **Who we are** At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure. We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution. **About the role** The Associate People Partner provides foundational support across the People Partner function, serving as a first point of contact for employees and managers with day-to-day People Operations questions. This role helps drive consistency across HR processes, supports employee relations documentation and follow-through, and partners closely with senior People Partners to build capability across coaching, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development. This is a growth-oriented opportunity designed for someone who is interested in building a long-term career in HR and People Operations. The Associate People Partner will develop judgment, confidence, and strategic capability while gaining exposure to a broad range of people-related initiatives and preparing for progression into a People Partner role. **What you'll do** **Employee & Manager Support** - Serve as the primary resource for employees and managers seeking clarification on policies, processes, HR systems, and general People Ops inquiries. - Provide timely, accurate support that reinforces Riot’s expectations around clarity, communication, and consistency. - Help managers navigate foundational leadership responsibilities—including feedback basics, documentation steps, and role clarity—with support from more senior team members. **Employee Relations Support** - Support People Partners in managing and documenting employee relations cases, ensuring adherence to process and escalation standards. - Handle low-complexity cases independently with guidance, including policy violations, interpersonal friction, and documentation alignment. - Identify patterns or concerns early and raise insights to the Senior People Partner or Director. **Performance Management Support** - Assist with execution of Riot’s continuous performance management process, including goal clarity, documenting feedback themes, and tracking action items. - Provide employees and managers with guidance on using performance tools and systems effectively. - Support calibration preparation by organizing data, reviewing documentation, and ensuring accuracy. **Program Support & COE Collaboration** - Support the rollout and adoption of People Ops programs, including engagement surveys, onboarding improvements, L&D initiatives, and benefits updates. - Work with Talent Management, Total Rewards, and other COEs to coordinate communications, track participation, and ensure consistency. - Provide feedback on program effectiveness and employee sentiment. **Data & Reporting** - Maintain accurate employee data in Riot’s systems and run reports and audits as needed to support decision-making. - Track metrics related to case volume, onboarding, engagement actions, and performance-cycle activities. **Team Operations & Process Excellence** - Help document processes, templates, and playbooks that improve the consistency and scalability of the People Partner team. - Identify incremental operational improvements and propose soluti…