Human Resources Business Partner, Mitchell & Ness

Fanatics

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Procedures, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Disciplinary Action, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Entrepreneurship, Football, Formula One, Gaming, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Inversion of Control (IoC), Leadership, Metrics, Multitasking, Operational Support, Options Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Rugby, Sales, Sports, Sportsbook, Staff Development, Staff Policies, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise - we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

ROLE OVERVIEW
This role partners with leaders across our Mitchell & Ness organization to identify opportunities, design solutions, and drive meaningful impact across the employee experience. As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will enhance people practices to grow next level player development and support Fanatics business operations. Business partnership reflects a way of working-anchored in influence, trust, data integrity, and risk awareness-rather than a job level alone. This role partners with leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and organizational change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Assist with the design, implementation, and administration of HR policies and procedures related to compensation, employment decisions, and employee development
Ensure assigned locations remain compliant with applicable employment laws and company policies
Partner with managers on performance management, compensation reviews, employee development, and workforce planning initiatives
Collaborate with assigned client groups by understanding business objectives, risks, and priorities to support effective people strategies
Apply in-depth knowledge of employment law to day-to-day coaching, counseling, performance management, and disciplinary actions
Proactively identify and address people-related challenges and opportunities that impact business execution
Lead and support organizational and behavioral change initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments
Develop high-quality solutions, action plans, and metrics aligned to business goals and talent needs
Investigate complex employee relations matters and recommend effective, compliant resolutions aligned with company values
Analyze organizational health using key people metrics (engagement, retention, performance trends) and provide data-driven recommendations
Clarify decision-making rights and escalation paths for employee relations, policy application, and business-critical people decisions
Lead leaders through change and ambiguity by using data to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and drive durable solutions
Perform other projects and initiatives as assigned

Scope, Influence & Impact:

Supports defined client groups and employee populations; scope varies by business need and complexity
Owns ER strategy and execution for assigned groups; escalates sensitive/high-risk matters appropriately
Influences leadership decisions through insights, risk assessment, and clear recommendations

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Knowledge of HR administration procedures
Knowledge of EEO and related labor laws
Knowledge of job analysis
Knowledge of employment laws affecting the work place
Proven ability to establish trust and build productive relationships at all levels of the organization; appropriate to our "One Fanatics" approach to people
Recognized as a key resource for employees and managers who is approachable and effectively facilitates coaching conversations
Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to all levels in the organization.
A role model of excellent people-practice, leadership, coaching and motivational skills with a willingness to be hands-on as required in supporting the drive of HR behaviors
Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience in effectively managing a range of tasks and priorities, simultaneously
Self-motivated and proactive; going above and beyond
Strategic agility

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don't meet every single requirement, that's okay - we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you're excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don't hesitate to apply. We're genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK AND WHAT'S REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset

About the Company

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