Fanatics

Senior People Business Partner

Fanatics$105K — $135K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of HR or business partner experience specifically in technical, engineering, or security-oriented sectors.
  • Background in regulated industries requiring compliance-first HR practices.
  • Proven capability in handling sensitive employee relations and investigations that necessitate legal involvement.
  • AI-forward mindset with active engagement in AI tools and programs.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey HR strategies to technical audiences and influence stakeholders effectively.
  • Strategic HR expertise across multiple jurisdictions, including familiarity with international employment laws.
  • Experience with immigration regulations to support a global workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main People partner for senior Engineering leaders, focusing on org design and leadership coaching.
  • Build trusted relationships with technical leaders, ensuring HR strategies resonate within engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with InfoSec and Legal on employee integrity programs, including identity verification and insider threat protocols.
  • Assist with People diligence for acquisitions affecting Engineering, especially around cultural assessments.
  • Lead the creation and implementation of people strategies alongside senior Engineering leadership.
  • Manage existing HR programs across multiple tech client groups with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Enhance organizational culture and employee satisfaction in fast-paced environments through proactive engagement.
  • Elevate managers' skills in people management, with a focus on coaching about AI adoption.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Overview

This is not a traditional PBP role. You'll be embedded in some of the most fast-moving, technically complex, and strategically important parts of Fanatics Betting & Gaming. You will partner directly with senior Engineering leaders to build a high-performance culture, navigate sensitive people situations, and help FBG's most technical functions operate at their best. The People team's role is to attract, recruit, retain, develop, and motivate FBG team members - and in this role, you'll do all of that in some of the org's most complex and consequential corners.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary People partner to senior leaders across Engineering supporting org design, leadership coaching, sensitive employee relations, and talent strategy within the security function.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor - building relationships with technically-oriented leaders and translating People strategy into language and action that resonates in engineering orgs.
  • Partner with InfoSec, TA Ops, and Legal on ongoing employee integrity programs, including identity verification processes, insider threat response protocols, and KYE (Know Your Employee) initiatives.
  • Support People diligence and integration planning for active and future acquisitions affecting Engineering functions, including cultural assessment and Day 1 readiness.
  • Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive people strategies in partnership with senior Engineering leadership.
  • Take ownership of existing HR programs across multiple technical client groups, demonstrating strong initiative and working with minimal guidance.
  • Proactively engage with business operations, anticipating needs and supporting team members to enhance organizational culture and employee satisfaction in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.
  • Empower leaders to build their people management skills, fostering a culture of continuous development and strengthening leadership capabilities - including coaching leaders on how to manage AI adoption and performance expectations within their teams.
  • Synthesize people data and translate it into business-relevant insights for senior leaders - including performance trends, retention risk, engagement signals, and AI adoption indicators.
  • Monitor and evaluate workforce trends to assist the VP of People Business Partners in strategic workforce planning, succession initiatives, and org design decisions.
  • Share best practices while promoting 360 feedback within the HR team to drive continuous improvement.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of generalist HR or business partner experience, with demonstrated success supporting technical, engineering, or security-oriented organizations - this is a required differentiator, not a plus.
  • Experience in regulated industries (gaming, fintech, financial services, legal, healthcare, or similar) where compliance-adjacent HR work, confidentiality, and employee integrity are part of the role.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, sensitive employee relations matters and investigations from initiation to conclusion, including situations involving legal coordination and regulatory considerations.
  • AI-forward mindset: demonstrated curiosity about and experience using AI tools in day-to-day HR work. We use AI extensively as a team and expect our PBPs to be active participants in our AI Rewire program.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - able to convey complex ideas and strategies to diverse audiences, including highly technical leaders who may be skeptical of HR, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic HR and employment law experience, including multi-jurisdictional complexity (US, UK, Ireland, and other international markets).
  • Familiarity with immigration regulations and processes to provide informed guidance and support across a globally distributed workforce.
  • Experience leading cross-functional collaborations and driving complex projects to successful completion in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Exhibits strong emotional intelligence and sound judgment - particularly in high-stakes, confidential, or security-sensitive situations.
  • Ability to synthesize people data and translate patterns into actionable insights for senior technical leaders.
  • Experience supporting organizations through M&A activity, rapid growth, or significant restructuring.
  • Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsites and team meetings.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$105,000-$135,000 USD

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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