Human Resources Manager

Fanatics; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking an HR Manager to drive compliant, people-first HR operations across union and non-union site environments in Easton, PA. You will serve as a strategic partner to site leadership, handling employee and labor relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce planning for fulfillment and distribution operations.

You will leverage data, HRIS tools, and AI-enabled insights to deliver business outcomes, coach leaders, and build strong labor relations while ensuring policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience across employee relations, performance management, recruiting, training and development, total rewards and compliance.
• At least 3+ years of leading, coaching, or developing HR team members.
• Experience working in a union environment including labor relations, grievance support, contract interpretation and CBA administration preferred.
• Strong background as an HR business partner in manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, or operations-based settings with hourly populations.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, translate legal requirements into practical guidance, and manage HRIS reporting and data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership to deliver integrated HR programs and workforce solutions aligned with site goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team with accountability and growth.
• Coach site leaders on performance management, policy interpretation, and leadership effectiveness.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive culture and support workforce planning for peak periods and high-volume staffing.
• Lead labor relations activities, contract interpretation, and CBA administration with discipline and consistency.
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of personnel records in compliance with laws.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for the site GM and leadership team.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

HR leadership

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

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.

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.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the HR Manager will play a critical role in driving compliant, people-first HR operations across union and non-union site environments at Fanatics Commerce.

The HR Manager serves as a strategic and hands-on HR partner to site leadership, responsible for employee relations, labor relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce planning across fulfillment and distribution operations. In a union environment, this role is essential to maintaining positive labor relations, supporting collective bargaining agreement administration, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures. The HR Manager delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Operations leadership, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations to deliver integrated HR programs and workforce solutions that support site-level operational goals.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align site HR strategy with broader business objectives, translating enterprise priorities into tactical execution at the local level.
• Build trust and credibility with employees, site leaders, HR partners, and union representatives to drive consistent, compliant HR practices.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop assigned HR team members, ensuring strong execution, clear accountability, and continued professional growth across the HR function.
• Provide direct coaching and guidance to site leaders on performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, and leadership effectiveness to strengthen the overall management team.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture through employee engagement activities, communication, recognition programs, and site-level culture initiatives that reflect Fanatics Commerce's commitment to its people and fans.
• Support workforce planning, peak season readiness, and high-volume staffing strategies to ensure operational continuity and a consistent fan-facing product experience during critical business periods.
• Partner with Operations leadership to anticipate and address employee experience challenges that could impact site productivity and the quality of service delivered to fans.
• Promote a respectful and supportive work environment that empowers hourly team members to perform at their best, directly contributing to the fan experience that Fanatics Commerce is built on.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, workplace concerns, and performance-related matters, applying sound judgment and continuous process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows, leverage HRIS tools and data, and introduce more efficient approaches to workforce planning, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and industry trends, proactively bringing forward solutions and guidance that keep the site ahead of compliance risk.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR practices, tools, and resources that improve consistency, scalability, and effectiveness across the site HR function.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Lead labor relations activities with discipline and consistency, including contract interpretation, grievance support, union-related inquiries, and day-to-day collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, maintenance, and confidentiality of personnel records in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and rapidly changing business needs in a fast-paced, high-volume operations environment without losing focus on quality or compliance.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for the site General Manager and site leadership team, providing reliable, accurate, and timely guidance across all HR matters.

AI & Digital Capability

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, recruiting, training and development, total rewards, and compliance, with at least 3+ years leading, coaching, or developing HR team members.
• Demonstrated experience working in a union environment, including labor relations, grievance support, contract interpretation, and collective bargaining agreement administration; prior experience supporting a unionized workforce strongly preferred.
• Strong background as an HR business partner in a manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, warehouse, or other operations-based environment, with specific experience supporting hourly employee populations.
• Deep employee relations expertise, including conducting investigations, managing corrective action, driving performance management processes, and resolving workplace conflict.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders while balancing business needs, employee experience, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and labor regulations, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical, site-level guidance.
• Experience using HRIS systems and HR reporting tools; Oracle experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Work Location

On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Easton, Pennsylvania.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset

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