Senior People Business Partner

Fanatics Inc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital sports platform is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to enhance their people strategy. Based in Dublin, the hybrid role requires aligning HR initiatives with business goals, supporting executives, and driving engagement across teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a culture that values innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR or People Business Partner experience supporting a variety of business functions.
• Proven ability to thrive in a startup or fast-scaling environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to design and execute people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Own key HR programs fostering engagement and development.
• Provide proactive support to leaders in a high-growth environment.

Skills

HR Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Emotional Intelligence

Project Management

Knowledge of Employment Law

Job description

As a Senior PBP at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you’ll play a key role in shaping and scaling our people strategy across a dynamic, fast-growing organization. We’re looking for a versatile, strategic partner who can support multiple functions and thrive in a startup environment that values innovation, agility, and inclusivity.

The ideal candidate will operate effectively at both hands‑on and strategic levels, bringing fresh ideas and scalable solutions that strengthen our culture and empower our teams to do their best work. You’ll report to the Director, People Business Partner, and work closely with senior leaders across the business to drive impact through people.

This role is hybrid, based out of our Dublin, Ireland office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across multiple disciplines to design and execute scalable people strategies aligned with business goals
• Take ownership of key HR programs, driving initiatives that foster engagement, retention, and development across diverse teams
• Anticipate organizational needs and provide proactive support to leaders and employees in a high-growth environment
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and effective resolution
• Conduct investigations and manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism
• Coach and develop leaders to enhance people management capabilities and build high-performing teams
• Analyze workforce data and trends to inform strategic decision‑making and future planning
• Collaborate with the broader People team to share best practices and promote continuous learning
• Support the development of a strong, inclusive culture that values innovation and diverse perspectives

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of HR or People Business Partner experience supporting a variety of business functions
• Proven ability to thrive in a startup or fast-scaling environment, balancing strategy with hands‑on execution
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset with a focus on building scalable systems and processes to support growth
• Strong judgment and emotional intelligence, with experience managing sensitive issues and maintaining confidentiality
• Experience driving cross‑functional projects and change initiatives
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices; familiarity with immigration processes is a plus
• Creative, solutions‑oriented thinker who takes initiative and follows through to deliver results
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

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

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.

Job Info

• Posting Date 11/14/2025, 01:21 AM
• Locations 5th Floor , The Eight Building, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D08 T2TX, IE