Director, HR M&A Integration

Company Overview

Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.

As a market leader with more than 10,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.   

Summary:

The Director of HR M&A Integration will be responsible for leading HR M&A integrations from due diligence to post-harmonization. This position will report to the SVP of HR Operations and will oversee HR due diligence across Fanatics’ holding company and portfolio of operating companies. This position will be expected to lead the HR workstream for all assigned integration work and ensure that initiatives are completed within project timelines in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead overall HR due diligence and program management to facilitate successful completion of M&A integration projects and rewards work 
• Perform cultural assessments to identify areas of synergy and potential misalignment and recommend solutions, where necessary
• Drive successful execution against deal milestones by tracking milestones, making key recommendations to stakeholders, and holding cross functional teams accountable for execution of deliverables
• Partner closely with HRBPs, HR functional leadership, M&A team, finance team, tech team, and other relevant stakeholders on alignment of business needs and HR due diligence pre and post acquisition 
• Manage organizational design to identify deal synergies and drive efficiencies 
• Prepare and provide periodic updates to senior management regarding progress against any potential roadblocks 
• Develop human capital deal playbooks to facilitate future transaction activity
• Ensure projects are set up for success by aligning on the project vision, establishing the governing body, and defining the project approach for successful project delivery
• Develop and implement post-acquisition cultural assimilation strategy  

• 7 years overall in HR with HR transformation, project delivery, process re-engineering, and strategy
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of outstanding HR programs
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, growing and often ambiguous environment
• Proven ability to craft and implement creative HR solutions that drive business results
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments

The salary range for this position is $175,000-250,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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Salary : $175,000 - $250,000