Comparably Awards

Best Company Work-Life Balance 2019 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Niantic Claimed Company

Niantic is the world’s leading augmented reality company with an initial focus on AR games. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and recently released third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 87

TOTAL RATINGS: 1300

CEO: John Hanke

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Heidi Kenoyer — HR Manager at Niantic

Heidi Kenoyer holds the HR Manager position on Niantic's Human Resources team. As HR Manager, Heidi Kenoyer is an important member of Niantic's leadership. Heidi Kenoyer is entrusted with maintaining the happiness of employees, whether it be through ensuring low burn out rates, perks, or professional development. Employees at Niantic rate their leadership a B, ranking them within the Top 40% in San Francisco.

Niantic HR Department Impact

Niantic human resources has a direct relationship with cultivating company culture and retention of its employees. Niantic's human resources team has earned Niantic an A in office culture and an A for their retention efforts. 56% of employees approve of the job their HR team is doing.

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Office Culture

Niantic is in the Top 10% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

Top 20%

B+

Managers

Niantic is in the Top 20% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

Top 10%

Retention

Niantic is in the Top 10% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

HR Department Responsibilities

Niantic's human resources is generally tasked with hiring, training, and creating the work atmosphere. On average, 83% of employees at Niantic look forward to going into work each morning and interacting with their co-workers. The majority of employees at Niantic say the work environment created by their HR team is positive; rating it an A and ranking them in the Top 10% of similar sized companies on Comparably.