HR Business Partner - Retail (12 Month FTC, Maternity Coverage)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.</p> <p>At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.</p></div><p><strong>ROLE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Partnering closely with senior leaders across corporate functions in the UK and international markets, the HR Business Partner (Retail) serves as a trusted advisor delivering commercially focused HR support across a diverse, multi-site workforce. This role balances strategic business partnering with operational delivery, collaborating with Centres of Excellence across Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Reward &amp; Benefits, and Payroll to ensure a joined-up, high-impact people approach. The HR Business Partner (Retail) delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.</p> <p><strong>HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT</strong><br>Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Team &amp; Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)</strong></p> <p>Cross-Functional Leadership:</p> <p>• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners across Retail, Commercial, and Operations to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach across Fanatics International Commerce.</p> <p>• Work in close partnership with TA, TD, Reward &amp; Benefits, and Payroll COE functions to deliver aligned, end-to-end people solutions across multiple geographies.</p> <p>• Drive consistency in people practices across the UK and international markets, navigating local legislation and cultural nuances with confidence.</p> <p>People Leadership:</p> <p>• Coach and develop leaders to enhance people management capability, driving high performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.</p> <p>• Support organisational design, restructures, and consultation processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and legal requirements.</p> <p>• Anticipate organisational needs and proactively support leaders through periods of change and growth.</p> <p><strong>Fan &amp; Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)</strong></p> <p>• Act as a true business partner, providing proactive, commercially focused HR guidance that supports performance, growth, and organisational effectiveness across the business.</p> <p>• Take ownership of key HR programmes and initiatives — including engagement, retention, performance, and development — embedding BOLD Behaviours and driving actions that enhance the employee experience across all stages of the lifecycle.</p> <p>• Contribute to building a strong, inclusive culture that values performance, innovation, and employee experience, ensuring all people practices reflect the needs of a high-growth, fast-paced environment.</p> <p>• Partner with leaders to build high-performing, engaged teams that are equipped to deliver outstanding outcomes for fans and stakeholders alike.</p> <p><strong>Innovation &amp; Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)</strong></p> <p>• Analyse workforce data through Oracle and interpret people trends to provide insight-led recommendations that support strategic decision-making.</p> <p>• Contribute to the ongoing transition towards a Centre of Excellence model, bringing creative thinking and a continuous improvement mindset to evol

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