Human Resources Senior Manager

FanDuel • Atlanta, GA

2d • $127,000 - $159,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our roster has an opening with your name on it FanDuel is seeking an experienced HR professional to join the People team and help shape the next phase of FanDuel’s hyper growth! We are looking for candidates that are humble, collaborative, have a hunger and aptitude for fast learning, and a strong HR technical skill base and business acumen. The ideal candidate will have an objective and proactive approach to ensure that we are making balanced decisions to meet the needs of our business and our employees and strong experience operating as a strategic advisor, demonstrating excellent judgement and ability to influence effectively. By immersing yourself in the unique needs of our workforce, you will develop strong business relationships and provide excellent HR guidance that aligns with FanDuel’s Culture and Principles. With minimal oversight, you'll drive and execute core HR processes, leverage our HRIS system for data-driven insights, and collaborate seamlessly with the other Centers of Excellence on the People team. The expectation is to further contribute to the overall success of FanDuel by taking broad initiative, serving as a trusted advisor, a data driven problem solver through various operational business cycles and through the ideation of HR practices. In this role you will play a key role driving and/or supporting people initiatives for assigned departments within the Technology organization to support their departmental goals. This role will also act as the lead HR representative for the Atlanta office and must work independently. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Human Resources related field; College degree in related business field, preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and think clearly under pressure
• Strong competency within the HR function: succession planning, org design, coaching, recognition programs, talent management, communications, compensation, and change management.
• Methodical & Strategic approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Data & Insights to influence decision making
• Change Management Experience
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Stakeholder management skills – skilled at setting expectations and delivering tough messages
• Strong Commercial/Business acumen – How to translate business strategy into HR related programs and initiatives
• Agility and adaptability – Capability to pivot and manage change as well as move quickly to provide a competitive advantage.
• The ability to travel between regional offices, as needed
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the employment relationship.
• Strong process management skills

Responsibilities

• Understand the intricacies of the Technology employee population to successfully support the growth and demands of this fast-paced organization
• Work autonomously as the HR site leader for the Atlanta office
• Partner with assigned people leaders and their respective teams and serve as strategic advisor on all People matters by understanding their unique priorities and objectives and aligning that to the HR agenda for the overall business unit / functional department.
• Proactively collaborate with our People Team COEs to provide first class strategic business solutioning. Provide responsive and quality support, addressing the needs of employees and leaders within client groups.
• Leverage key partners in Legal, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Finance to deliver solutions for the teams you support. This is typically done through developing strong relationships cross functionally.
• Coach and support the development of people leaders through employee life cycle process execution and by providing best practices and guidance in navigating difficult conversations, resolving employment issues and overall performance management principles.
• Drive headcount planning, in partnership with assigned leaders, and through intentional org design with a balance of current and future capability needs. Ensure adherence to process for needed approvals. Ensure accurate data and budget tracking of headcount. Influence sound financial decision making.
• Execute organizational development and reorganization initiatives with a high level of autonomy. Lead planning, execution and change management with department leadership and ensure a compliant and fair employee experience.
• Support change management efforts. Collaborate with other People team members to effectively communicate and land broader organizational changes by advocating for your group’s specific needs and facilitating company-wide communications and trainings.
• Own talent development and advancement within your client group with a high level of autonomy, leveraging knowledge of roles performed and the talent within your client groups.
• Support and resolve, as appropriate, employee relations cases of increased complexity and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with key stakeholders (management, internal employment counsel, ER Director, etc.). Ensure issue escalation for visibility, as needed.
• Effectively leverage HR and business acumen to challenge or influence leadership in decision making process. Continuously build relevant business / team knowledge.
• Prepare and present relevant data analytics and dashboards to support business strategy. Analyze and generate insights relevant to the business.
• Support culture and DE&I initiatives to promote a positive work environment. Proactively identify and implement HR strategies to drive employee motivation and engagement within the teams you support ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and our FD principles.
• Deliver annual core HR processes for assigned client groups including YE performance management processes, goal setting, compensation planning, D&I initiatives, learning and development offerings, employee engagement survey, etc...
• Identify and initiate development and refinement of HR policies, processes and procedures. Keep up to date with HR best practice and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly with executive management (including C suite), escalating issues in a clear and compelling way with solution options and recommendations.
• Be a champion of FanDuel Culture and FanDuel Principles and encourage managers and employees to incorporate in their day to day.
• Other duties may be assigned to fulfill FanDuel Group objectives and/or job duties and requirements may be changed as needed to meet current and future business needs

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards.
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level