Location: Florida - Jacksonville
Employment Type: Hourly
Team: Human Resources
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, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. 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 9,000 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.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing support in functional areas of a human resources department, which may.
include recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, job
evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development and
training.
Senior level administrative role with extensive proficiency Provide clerical and administrative support
to the human resources staff. Perform various activities including answering phones, filing, organizing
resumes and job applications, preparing presentation materials for training activities, conducting basic
compensation research, or answering routine questions on human resources policies and procedures.
Handles minor employee relations investigations and demonstrates the competency to take on larger
employee relations issues. Work under minimal supervision on complex projects and may assist less
experienced peers. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires 3-5 years of
experience.
Responsibilities:
• Perform clerical functions for the HR staff including maintaining accurate
employment files
• Assist with the distribution of communication including but not limited to
recruitment materials, resumes, benefits confirmations and statements, and
payroll correspondence
• Review and maintain employee files
• Compile data from the HRIS system and prepare reports
• Screen telephone calls and incoming mail
• Arrange the use of conference rooms. Coordinate schedules, make
appointments and prepare agendas. Take meeting notes
• Coordinate special events with outside vendors
• Assist with payroll and benefits issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general HR functions
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing personnel administration
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Skilled in file maintenance and organizing alphabetically and numerically
• Skilled in office computer application (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to thoroughly understand the company's HR policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to operate routine office equipment such as a fax machine, copy machine, telephone, and
personal computer
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to present information in a clear concise manner
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and vendors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and public
• A high school diploma or GED is required for this role
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.
_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
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 future contract 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.