HRBP Manager, Operations Business Unit

Location:New York

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey , Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is seeking an HR professional to join the People team and help shape the next phase of FanDuel’s hyper growth! We are looking for candidates that are humble, collaborative, have a hunger and aptitude for fast learning, and a solid HR technical skill set and business acumen!  The ideal candidate will have an objective and proactive approach to ensure that we are making balanced decisions to meet the needs of our business and our employees.  In partnership with the HR Director, you will work closely with assigned department leaders and coach them through employee relations and performance matters, act as a thought partner on workforce and talent development strategies and support the implementation of HR practices, policies, and processes. You'll execute core HR processes while identifying process improvement opportunities, leverage our HRIS system for data-driven insights, and collaborate seamlessly with the other Centers of Excellence on the People team.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

In this role you will play a key role driving and/or supporting people initiatives for assigned departments within the Operations organization to support their departmental goals. 

  • Partner with assigned people leaders and teams and serve as thought partner and advisor on all people matters by understanding their unique priorities and objectives and ensuring appropriate execution of HR/people initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the People Team COEs to ensure quality support, addressing the needs of employees and leaders within client groups.
  • Leverage key partners in Legal, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Finance to deliver solutions for the teams you support. This is typically done through developing strong relationships cross functionally.
  • Coach and support the development of people leaders through employee life cycle process execution and by providing best practices and guidance in navigating difficult conversations, resolving employment issues and overall performance management principles.
  • Execute headcount planning processes. Ensure accurate data and budget tracking of planned of roles. Partner with the business to define roles that meet the needs of our business and influence sound financial decision making
  • Execute organizational development and reorganization initiatives that align with evolving business needs. Ensure processes are geared to having a compliant and fair employee experience. 
  • Support change management efforts. Collaborate with other People team members to effectively communicate and land broader organizational changes by advocating for your group’s specific needs and facilitating company-wide communications and trainings.
  • Ensure strong relationships and knowledge of the roles the employees within your client group perform. Proactively discuss talent development initiatives within your assigned client groups.
  • Ensure appropriate process is followed in managing, employee relations cases; engage in actions to resolve, in partnership with key stakeholders (management, internal employment counsel, ER Director, etc.). Ensure issue escalation for visibility.
  • Continuously build relevant business / team knowledge to effectively influence outcomes.
  • Prepare and present relevant data analytics and dashboards to support business strategy.
  • Support culture and DE&I initiatives and serve as an advocate for employees. Gather feedback & develop solutions to address based on concerns. promote a positive work environment, aligned to our FD Principles
  • Deliver annual core HR processes for assigned client groups including YE performance management, goal setting, compensation planning, D&I initiatives, learning and development offerings, employee engagement survey, etc.
  • Continuously demonstrate a process improvement mindset. Seek and raise HR process, policy and procedure improvements. Keep up to date with HR best practice and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
  • Implement, monitor, enforce, and interpret Human Resources policies and procedures applicable to assigned clients. Deliver exceptional service to our internal customers, prioritize the important issues, and achieve delivery of high standards in a timely manner.
  • Be a champion of FanDuel Culture and FanDuel Principles and encourage managers and employees to incorporate in their day to day. 
  • Other duties may be assigned to fulfill FanDuel Group objectives and/or job duties and requirements may be changed as needed to meet current and future business needs

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources related field; College degree in related business field, preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and think clearly under pressure
  • Solid competency within the HR function: succession planning, org design, coaching, recognition programs, talent management, communications, compensation, and change management.
  • Demonstrate strong judgement in problem solving
  • Familiarity and experience with data and insights to influence decision making

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

  • An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
  • Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
  • Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another 

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $104,000-$136,000, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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