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Senior Director, PBP - G&A

Fanatics

Fanatics

Sales & Business Development
Philadelphia, PA, USA · New York, NY, USA · Denver, CO, USA
USD 161,500-245k / year
Posted on Dec 20, 2025

As a Senior Director, People Business Partner at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you will play a critical role on our growing People team, partnering closely with the business to drive organizational effectiveness and enable FBG’s continued growth. This role operates at both a strategic and hands-on level, shaping people strategy while delivering practical, high-impact solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate brings innovative ideas, strong business acumen, and a passion for building an exceptional workplace and culture. You will partner directly with FBG’s G&A Leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and helping to build a high-performing, engaged organization.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead People Business Partner for FBG’s G&A functions, including Finance, Operations, Marketing, Headquarters, CBO, People, and VIP.
  • Lead, contribute to, and independently execute cross-functional, high-impact, and forward-looking strategic initiatives.
  • Provide input on company-level goals and develop policies and standards that guide teams, leaders, and the broader organization.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leaders, consulting on best practices and driving change from the top down.
  • Coach and empower leaders to strengthen people management capabilities and foster a culture of continuous development.
  • Proactively identify leadership and team gaps, recommending or creating resources to address current and future needs.
  • Lead and develop a team of People Business Partners and generalists, providing guidance and performance management to ensure strong partnerships across the business.
  • Leverage data and analytics to derive insights and drive informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Continuously share best practices, provide constructive feedback, and close gaps to enable efficient execution of initiatives.
Experience and Skills
  • 10+ years of strategic HR or People Business Partner experience.
  • Prior experience managing and developing high-performing People Business Partner teams.
  • Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments; technology or similar industries preferred.
  • Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, with the ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Strong strategic thinker and creative problem solver who takes ownership and executes with precision.
  • Broad and deep experience in global HR strategy and employment law.
  • Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings.

Salary Range: $161,500 – $245,000 USD per year

The base salary for this role is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and may vary depending on the successful candidate’s geographic location.

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


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.

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.