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Human Resources Associate

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Fanatics

Fanatics

1-10 employees

Sports apparel and fan gear retailer

Consumer Goods

Entry

Winona, MN, USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Communications
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience required.
  • Working knowledge of Payroll and HRIS are required.
  • Knowledge of Dimensions, UKG and/or Oracle Platforms are very strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience working in Human Resources Generalist and/or Recruiting functions preferred.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications, bilingual preferred.
  • Ability to foster healthy team dynamics, open communication and individual athlete relationship building.
  • Desire and passion to drive areas of accountability to support company business and growth plans.
  • Knowledge of HR administration procedures.
  • Knowledge of EEO and employment labor laws.
  • Takes initiative to identify priorities and manage time and effort to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Company Regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.
  • Exceptionally strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with a strong focus on customer service required.
  • Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required.
  • Strong organizational and data integrity skills.
  • Must have strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision.
  • Ability to work with very diverse groups of people at all levels of authority.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure.
  • Excellent follow through on commitments, using sound judgment with the ability to recognize and handle sensitive/confidential information.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions.
  • Ability to work on simple to moderate projects.
  • Maintains a working understanding of manufacturing work centers and processes.
Responsibilities
  • Accurately and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, bi-annual hourly wage progression and annual merit compensation cycles.
  • Assist with the design, implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures regarding time and attendance administration, employment decisions, and employee development/training.
  • Ability to work across various shifts and times, based on business needs.
  • Support daily walk-in traffic on-site recruiting - including welcome, delivery of Employer Value Proposition, pre-screen, completion of application and facilitation of hiring manager interview.
  • Support scheduling and execution of hiring events on a regular basis to build and maintain an appropriate funnel of candidates.
  • Ensure all athletes complete all required paperwork and satisfy conditional pre-employment criteria.
  • Ensure data integrity in HRIS, LMS and ATS systems.
  • Supporting employee and candidate systems requests by delivering directions on systems self-service and appropriately escalating issues to senior HR partners or corporate partners as needed.
  • Audit new hire placement to ensure employees are on the correct schedule patterns, compensation leveling and timekeeping profiles.
  • Facilitates onsite engagement activities and events, will work with specialty committees and team members, to ensure appropriate partnership occurs and successful events are held.
  • Prepare various reports by collecting data from source documents, entering into spreadsheets/systems and performing statistical analysis to aid management in decision making.
  • Create and maintain a system to record training completion, cross-training effectiveness, and employee knowledge and skills.
  • Support new employee orientation sessions. Ensure that all paperwork is processed by verifying correct completion.
  • Support engagement survey through collection of data, support of action plan and follow up activities, and measure progress.
  • Ensure all locations remain in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Expected to champion Fanatics Core Values by example and to build a strong cohesive relationship with Operations and HR Stakeholders that aligns with WinCraft’s mission statement and customer promise.
  • Engage with and understand the WinCraft and Fanatics business goals and execute people policies and programs in support of short and long term objectives.

Fanatics LLC is highly regarded in the sports merchandise industry, specializing in a wide range of fan gear that spans across multiple major sports leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA. This company excels in providing a diverse array of products that meet the passionate needs of sports fans worldwide. Working here offers the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing fan experiences and pushing the boundaries of sports retail.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.7B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1995

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

82%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fanatics' rapid expansion into sports betting and live events offers employees opportunities to work on innovative and high-growth projects.
  • The company's strong financial backing, including a $700 million funding round, provides stability and resources for continued growth.
  • Partnerships with major brands and organizations, such as WWE and NFL, offer unique opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the sports betting and memorabilia markets could lead to significant pressure to continuously innovate and differentiate.
  • Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions may strain resources and affect operational efficiency.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics leverages its extensive network and partnerships, such as with WWE and NFL, to offer exclusive merchandise and experiences that competitors cannot match.
  • The company's strategic acquisitions, like Banach and Fexpro, enable it to expand into new markets and enhance its technological capabilities.
  • Fanatics' integration of live events and immersive fan engagement platforms sets it apart by creating a 'Comic Con for sports' experience.

Benefits

Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.

Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.

Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.

Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.

Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.

Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.

Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.

Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.

Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.

Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.

Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.

Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fanatics Family First - Afterall we are #OneFanatics. Put your family first with our paid maternity and paternity leave program, or take advantage of our infertility treatment reimbursement program to get the support you need while you try to grow your family.

IDEA - We invite you to join one of our Employee Resource groups, or celebrate and honor what’s most important to you through our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Advocacy) floating holiday. We recognize diversity helps foster innovation, and people perform better when they can be themselves. Gender Affirmation Treatment reimbursement is available to employees.