Sr Director, Human Resources - Topps EMEA

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Job Description

Join our dynamic and rapidly growing team at the intersection of sports and entertainment. We're passionate about delivering unique and engaging experiences to fans worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we're seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead our EMEA (Topps Europe Limited) division and contribute to our continued success.

Reporting directly to the Regional President, EMEA & LATAM with a dotted line to the SVP, Global HR - Trading Cards, the Senior Director of Human Resources - Topps EMEA will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing HR strategies aligned with our business goals. This strategic leadership role demands someone who can navigate the complexities of international expansion, organizational development, and process improvement within the sports and entertainment industry.

This position will be responsible for handling a wide variety of duties, which include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute HR strategies tailored to support international expansion and address the unique needs of the EMEA region.
• Serve as the primary expert in organizational development, guiding the implementation of change management strategies, mergers and acquisition integration, optimization of organizational structures, cultural initiatives, process enhancements, and team development.
• Partner closely with business leaders to develop and execute an international strategy and plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regional requirements.
• Drive effective talent retention strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the competitive international market.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture by spearheading programs that enhance employee satisfaction, well-being, and performance.
• Lead initiatives related to organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to support the evolving structure and growth trajectory of the company.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant laws and regulations across the international-EMEA geographies, proactively mitigating risks associated with human resources matters.
• Implement talent development programs to cultivate and nurture leadership talent, ensuring a robust pipeline of leaders for sustainable business growth.
• Utilize HR technology and analytics to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize HR processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with Legal to manage governmental charges, proceedings, and lawsuits related to employment practices within assigned client groups, minimizing risk and safeguarding the business.

Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree and HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Experience in building out global teams and infrastructure.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive pan-European HR leadership experience, with a focus on the sports and entertainment industry preferred.
• Proven success in developing and implementing HR strategies to support business objectives.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.

As a market leader with more than 18,000 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.

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.