Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing Operations

As the Director of Human Resources – Manufacturing Operations, you will be responsible for executing the HR strategy and initiatives that support the Manufacturing organization and supporting functions. In partnership with HR and business leadership, this role will focus will be on the development, implementation, and maintaining of effective people strategies, staffing plans, employee engagement, and optimizing HR processes to realize business objectives. You will collaborate closely with leaders and team members alike, ensuring strong and consistent HR consultation to enable operational excellence in organization design and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage HR across manufacturing workforces for multiple DFW production sites, including effective staffing configurations (full-time, part-time, contingent, seasonal), onboarding, talent and performance management, succession, and offboarding processes
• Strong understanding of, and fluency with, key business priorities and trade-offs in order to effectively partner with global HR Operations leader in developing optimal operating structures and headcount investments, change management strategies, process optimization initiatives, and KPIs
• Drive initiatives to foster an inclusive Fanatics Collectibles culture and enhanced employee engagement through communication, recognition practices, development, and a culture rooted in optimizing the collector experience
• Liaise with Security, Safety, and Facilities leadership to ensure building safety protocols and operational training are in place
• Participate and support in the HR efforts around mergers/acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration for talent and business operation 
• Propose, pilot, and implement new HR products and technologies to enhance operational efficiency, learning & development opportunities, and streamlined processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or related field
• 10+ years of related HR experience supporting Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or technical organizations
• 7+ years as an HR business partner supporting senior level leaders across multiple sites
• 7+ years leading and developing direct and indirect reports
• Demonstrated experience successfully operating and influencing in a dynamic and matrixed environment; change management experience must include rolling out function-wide programs and processes 
• Proven experience/fluency in operational excellence disciplines including LEAN, Six Sigma, etc
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Suite, Oracle or similar HCM, and related HR systems
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred
• Must be based in Dallas or willing to relocate

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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. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles. 

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.