Senior Human Resources Business Partner

What You’ll Do

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted and high-performing advisor to senior leadership, managers, and employees in our NY office, driving alignment between people strategy and business objectives. This role partners directly with executive leaders to build & develop highly engaged and high-performing teams, foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration, and drive key people programming in support of scaling business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Business Partnership

• Thought partner and execution of HR strategy, business goals, and performance outcomes.
• Influence and advise on organizational design, team structures, talent planning, and workforce development

2. Organizational Development & Culture

• Lead change management initiatives that support transformation and scaling across teams
• Drive culture-building efforts that promote engagement, inclusivity, and high performance.
• Use employee insights and data to shape initiatives around retention, belonging, and employee experience

3. Talent Planning & Development

• Collaborate with the global HR and Recruiting team on Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership and employee growth and development.
• Identify and address operational and skill gaps to support evolving business needs.
• Coach leaders and managers to build strong, feedback-rich teams and advance internal mobility

4. Employee Relations & Performance Enablement

• Provide expert guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution.
• Navigate complex employee relations issues with discretion, empathy, and legal alignment
• Champion clear goal setting, ongoing feedback, and structured development planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.

5. Data-Driven People Insights

• Use people data and KPIs to surface trends, identify risks, and guide decision-making
• Communicate insights in a clear, concise way to influence executive action.

6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement scalable, employee-centered programs to ensure consistency and equity in employee experiences

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in HR, Business, or other relevant field
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years supporting senior leadership in a high-growth or transformation-focused environment.
• Deep knowledge of organizational design, performance enablement, talent planning, and employee engagement best practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting people data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and change management capabilities.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with employment law, compliance practices, and employee relations in multi-state environments.
• Background in a startup, e-commerce, or consumer products company in the collectibles space.
• Passion for sports, collectibles, or fan culture (a plus, not a requirement)

The salary range for this position is $188,000- $250,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.