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Human Resources Business Partner

Fanatics

Fanatics

People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Norman, OK, USA
Posted on Jul 29, 2025

Human Resources Business Partner

Norman, OK, United States

Job Description

Role Overview

As the HR Business Partner, you will enhance people practices to better grow next level player development and understand the multi-channel Fanatics business operations. The HRBP will assist with a variety of functions such as organizational development, talent development, employee relations, and employee training. You will play a critical role supporting all HR matters and contribute to company best practice in optimizing employee engagement and performance.

How you will make an impact:

  • Assist with the design, implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures regarding salary administration, employment decisions, and employee development/training.
  • Ensure all locations remain in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Provide managers with HR guidance and support for the performance/salary review process.
  • Collaborates with assigned client groups to support initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors. Participates in planning processes and promotes best practices; providing leadership for workforce planning efforts
  • Has an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management (coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions)
  • Proactively identifies and addresses human resources challenges and opportunities, which may affect the execution of business plans
  • Assists in the development of strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change
  • Works with management in the development of high quality solutions, action plans, and appropriate metrics, which may include developing effective skills and competency structures, and systems in support of business goals and talent requirements
  • Counsel and assist departments and managers on staff training and development, job assignments, performance appraisals, compensation reviews, disciplinary actions and promotions/transfers.
  • Investigates complex employee relations issues, and initiates appropriate resolution; recommends and implements effective solutions consistent with our vision, mission and cultural values, applicable policies and laws
  • Provides ongoing proactive analysis of the Organization’s health by analyzing trends in employee engagement/satisfaction, retention, etc
  • Working with key metrics, continually reviewing respective functional management information; make recommendations based on data analysis
  • Provide managers with HR guidance and support for the performance/salary review process.
  • Perform other projects/assignments as assigned.

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 workplace
  • 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

Job Info

  • Posting Date 07/24/2025, 07:27 PM
  • Locations Norman, OK, United States
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Regular or Temporary Regular