Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Playfly Sports; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join its team in Atlanta, GA. This hybrid role will provide strategic HR leadership and support employee development and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of HRBP experience, exceptional relationship skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, performance management, and supporting key people initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner role.
• Working knowledge of human resource disciplines.
• Experience in the sports industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to address training and development gaps.
• Provide HR guidance and support to management.
• Assist with performance management and employee relations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM Certification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

HRIS

Job description

Playfly Sports is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

Hybrid. Reporting directly to the Head of People, the Sr. HRBP will serve as a strategic partner to leaders and employees across the Playfly Sports Properties (PSP) division. This role will provide guidance and leadership on employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management initiatives while helping leaders build high‑performing teams and achieve business objectives. The Sr. HRBP will also support key people initiatives including employee recognition, mentoring, diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and employee engagement efforts. Additionally, the Sr. HRBP will partner with leadership and stakeholders to support organizational growth, integration activities, and workforce transitions associated with mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate brings strong HR Business Partner experience, exceptional relationship‑building skills, and the ability to influence leaders at all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Partner with leadership to uncover and address training and development gaps
• Conduct weekly/monthly meetings with respective business units/locations
• Consult with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Assess training and development needs with the goal of determining the appropriate delivery method (e.g., self‑paced training, Human Resources Business Partner led training, securing outside vendor assistance)
• Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions)
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support design and implementation of succession planning and key talent review meetings and processes across the company; identify or create tools and processes for assessing and developing talent
• Employee recognition and engagement programs
• Assist with investigating employee complaints
• Assist with performance management processes and identify training and coaching
• Assist with HR policy development and provide policy guidance and interpretation
• Assist with employee communications and employee support
• Assist Head of Human Resources and Sr. Human Resources Business Partner with any other HR tasks
• Other job-related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR) credential strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in an HRBP role, with an emphasis on learning and development and employee relations
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines; sports industry experience is a plus
• Experience working with LMS
• HRIS knowledge and experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent time‑management skills

Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements

• Sedentary role which operates in an office environment
• Occasional travel may be required

EEOC & Diversity Statement

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a diverse and inclusive organization that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.