<p>Location: New York - New York</p><br/><p>Employment Type: Salaried</p><br/><p>Team: Fanatics Inc.</p><br/><div><b>Company Overview</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">The Fanatics family of companies currently includes&nbsp;Fanatics Commerce,&nbsp;a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that&nbsp;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;&nbsp;Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem;&nbsp;Fanatics Collectibles,&nbsp;a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end c</span>ollectibles<span style="font-size: 10.5pt"> experience; and&nbsp;Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon.&nbsp; Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">As a market leader with more than 8,000 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.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 10.5pt">About the Team</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">At Fanatics we know that our greatest resource is our people. Our Human Resources department has a relentless dedication to cultivate, protect, and nourish our Fanatics family. We take pride in having a culture built on respect, unity, passion, and talent. We work hard to maintain a wonderful work atmosphere where people have as much pride and love for our company as they do for their favorite sports teams. As a global company, we actively evolve to ensure that all existing and new compliance regulations are met across all of our locations. We pride ourselves on building the Fanatics organization with not only the best talent, but by building around our core values. We have an unceasing commitment to continually improve our processes, strengthen our teams, and ensure the best possible working experience in every corner of the company.</span></div><div><br></div><div>The Global Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for the administration of all US retirement plans and global benefit offerings. Ensuring that our benefit plans are administered according to all plan provisions; are in compliance with all corporate, legislative, and regulatory guidelines; and delivered in the most efficient manner to ensure appreciation by plan participants and achieve corporate/unit objectives as part of our total rewards strategy.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Accountabilities:</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">*Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward employees seeking information regarding retirement benefits that may be available to them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">*Assist employees in problem solving by identifying whether retirement benefits are appropriate and, if so, the retirement benefit(s) most appropriate to their individual situations.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">*Respond to inquiries with timely, accurate and complete information.</span></div><div>*Review plan documents, SPDs, and employee communications to ensure compliance, with a focus on ERISA, DOL, and IRS requirements.</div><div>*Strong analytic skills to identify issues and improve processes.&nbsp;</div><div>*Be a change agent to ensure effective service levels and timely, reliable delivery of benefits in the most cost-effective manner.</div><div>*Help to improve global offerings, working closely with in country HR partners.&nbsp;</div><div>*Responsibility for benefit communications to associates, retirees, and other plan participants including escalations from vendor partners</div><div>*Work closely with HRIS, payroll, and HRBPs.&nbsp;</div><div>*Manage financial wellness programing.&nbsp;</div><h3>Knowledge and Skills</h3><br/><ul><li>Detailed knowledge of US retirement plans and global benefit offerings.</li><li>Working knowledge of ERISA, legislative and regulatory guidance that impacts defined benefit, defined contribution, and welfare plans.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Must be respected by HR associates and legal counsel.</li><li>Consultative skills - must be able to counsel senior managers about complex benefit entitlements.</li><li>Proficient with financial reporting, actuarial calculations, and tax implications.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent project management skills and strong vendor management skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><div><u>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.&nbsp; Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address.&nbsp; For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at </u><a href="http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers" class="postings-link"><u>www.fanaticsinc.com/careers</u></a></div><div><br></div><div><i>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.</i></div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><b>NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS</b>: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.<i>&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.</div><div><br></div>

Location: New York - New York

  

Employment Type: Salaried

  

Team: Fanatics Inc.

  

 **Company Overview**

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and
harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds
of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database
of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand
name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for
licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports
platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports
ecosystem.

  

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; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles
company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and
MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a
transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving
collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting &
Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional
ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital
sports landscape will be rolled out soon.  Fanatics’ partners include all
major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and
hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the
biggest global soccer clubs.



As a market leader with more than 8,000 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.  

  

  

 **About the Team**



At Fanatics we know that our greatest resource is our people. Our Human
Resources department has a relentless dedication to cultivate, protect, and
nourish our Fanatics family. We take pride in having a culture built on
respect, unity, passion, and talent. We work hard to maintain a wonderful work
atmosphere where people have as much pride and love for our company as they do
for their favorite sports teams. As a global company, we actively evolve to
ensure that all existing and new compliance regulations are met across all of
our locations. We pride ourselves on building the Fanatics organization with
not only the best talent, but by building around our core values. We have an
unceasing commitment to continually improve our processes, strengthen our
teams, and ensure the best possible working experience in every corner of the
company.

  

The Global Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for the administration
of all US retirement plans and global benefit offerings. Ensuring that our
benefit plans are administered according to all plan provisions; are in
compliance with all corporate, legislative, and regulatory guidelines; and
delivered in the most efficient manner to ensure appreciation by plan
participants and achieve corporate/unit objectives as part of our total
rewards strategy.

  

 **Accountabilities:**

*Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward employees seeking information regarding retirement benefits that may be available to them.

*Assist employees in problem solving by identifying whether retirement benefits are appropriate and, if so, the retirement benefit(s) most appropriate to their individual situations.

*Respond to inquiries with timely, accurate and complete information.

*Review plan documents, SPDs, and employee communications to ensure compliance, with a focus on ERISA, DOL, and IRS requirements.

*Strong analytic skills to identify issues and improve processes. 

*Be a change agent to ensure effective service levels and timely, reliable delivery of benefits in the most cost-effective manner.

*Help to improve global offerings, working closely with in country HR partners. 

*Responsibility for benefit communications to associates, retirees, and other plan participants including escalations from vendor partners

*Work closely with HRIS, payroll, and HRBPs. 

*Manage financial wellness programing. 

### Knowledge and Skills

  

  * Detailed knowledge of US retirement plans and global benefit offerings.
  * Working knowledge of ERISA, legislative and regulatory guidance that impacts defined benefit, defined contribution, and welfare plans.
  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  * Must be respected by HR associates and legal counsel.
  * Consultative skills - must be able to counsel senior managers about complex benefit entitlements.
  * Proficient with financial reporting, actuarial calculations, and tax implications. 
  * Excellent project management skills and strong vendor management skills. 

  

 _Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.
Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.  Fanatics recruiters will
only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email
address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company
website at
_[_www.fanaticsinc.com/careers_](http://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.

  

 **NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS** : In connection with your
application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or
describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information
that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s),
email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact
information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and
demographic information. _ _  We collect and use those categories of Personal
Information about you for human resources and other business management
purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for
potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in
relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as
permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with
applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

  

