HR Business Partner

THE ROLE

PlayOn is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) who, as an integral part of the people Operations team, will serve as a strategic partner to the business while also providing comprehensive tactical HR support and guidance to specific business units. The HRBP will report to the VP of People Operations and work closely with management and employees to improve engagement, work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retain talent.

Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role will include:

Employee Engagement & Connections

• Provide a sounding board and coaching for team members to navigate challenging work situations. 

• Assist in developing and implementing both broad based engagement strategies, as well as bespoke engagement strategies tailored to specific employee groups (new hires, high potential employees, etc.)

Manager Coaching:

• Work closely with department managers to implement team-specific actions to achieve quarterly progress on performance and engagement metrics.

• Provide a sounding board and individualized coaching for managers to navigate challenging people situations.

• Ensuring manager complete regular and effective 1:1s with team members 

Culture & Ethics: 

• Act as a role model and steward of our culture and employee value proposition, ensuring it is effectively communicated and realized across the organization.

• Support adherence to ethical, legal, and organizational guidelines related to people operations.

KPIs:

• Overall employee engagement.

• Retention of core/top performers and raising the average of bottom performers. 

• Increasing Leader effectiveness.

THE PERSON

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP role.

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Advanced skills and knowledge of systems and tools (MAC and PC based), including HRIS, Excel, PowerPoint (Canva or similar a plus) 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Open PTO Policy 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.