Human Resources Business Partner, Mitchell & Ness

Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Role Overview

This role partners with leaders across our Mitchell & Ness organization to identify opportunities, design solutions, and drive meaningful impact across the employee experience. As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will enhance people practices to grow next level player development and support Fanatics business operations. Business partnership reflects a way of working—anchored in influence, trust, data integrity, and risk awareness—rather than a job level alone. This role partners with leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and organizational change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Assist with the design, implementation, and administration of HR policies and procedures related to compensation, employment decisions, and employee development
• Ensure assigned locations remain compliant with applicable employment laws and company policies
• Partner with managers on performance management, compensation reviews, employee development, and workforce planning initiatives
• Collaborate with assigned client groups by understanding business objectives, risks, and priorities to support effective people strategies
• Apply in-depth knowledge of employment law to day-to-day coaching, counseling, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Proactively identify and address people-related challenges and opportunities that impact business execution
• Lead and support organizational and behavioral change initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Develop high-quality solutions, action plans, and metrics aligned to business goals and talent needs
• Investigate complex employee relations matters and recommend effective, compliant resolutions aligned with company values
• Analyze organizational health using key people metrics (engagement, retention, performance trends) and provide data-driven recommendations
• Clarify decision-making rights and escalation paths for employee relations, policy application, and business-critical people decisions
• Lead leaders through change and ambiguity by using data to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and drive durable solutions
• Perform other projects and initiatives as assigned
  
  

Scope, Influence & Impact

• Supports defined client groups and employee populations; scope varies by business need and complexity
• Owns ER strategy and execution for assigned groups; escalates sensitive/high-risk matters appropriately
• Influences leadership decisions through insights, risk assessment, and clear recommendations
  
  

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 work place
• 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