Playfly Sports
Overview
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER I
— Chicago, IL • Hybrid
The Human Resources Business Partner I supports designated business units, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. The primary objective is to foster a high-performing culture in alignment with our core values of people, innovation, partnership, empathy, and results. Responsibilities center on business partnership, employee relations, manager enablement, and performance management, ensuring a collaborative, engaged workforce. Operating with moderate guidance, the HRBP I handles day-to-day HRBP tasks and escalates unfamiliar, high-risk, or strategic issues to more senior HRBPs or HR leadership.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with managers to align daily people strategies (resource planning, policy interpretation) with business objectives.
Investigate and resolve employee relations matters (attendance, low-level conflicts), consulting senior HRBPs on complex or novel cases.
Guide managers on performance management cycles (goal setting, disciplinary actions), ensuring consistency and timeliness of reviews.
Encourage a continuous feedback culture by coaching supervisors on effective discussions and documenting outcomes properly.
Provide manager enablement through basic leadership coaching, conflict resolution tips, and recommendations for targeted L&D resources.
Monitor local HR metrics (turnover, exit data) to spot trends, escalating broader issues or red flags to senior HRBPs.
Support day-to-day program rollouts (revised policies, engagement initiatives) in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and other HR teams.
Maintain compliance with company policies and employment laws, seeking guidance for legally sensitive or precedent-setting issues.
Assist with change initiatives (org updates, reassignments), ensuring employee communication and smooth transitions at the unit level.
Participate in ongoing mentorship or coaching sessions, expanding consultative skills and building readiness to handle more advanced HRBP responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; HR certification a plus
Generally requires 3–5 years of HR experience (employee relations, performance management)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; operates under moderate guidance for new or high-risk scenarios
Basic analytical abilities (spreadsheets, reporting), comfortable escalating more complex data interpretations
Maintains integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters
Time management proficiency to handle multiple priorities
Interest in growing consultative and strategic capabilities
Compensation The base pay range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
Travel and Physical Requirements
Sedentary role which operates in an office environment
Occasional travel may be required
About Playfly Sports Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. We drive outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influence sports fans through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit playfly.com.
EEOC & Diversity Statement Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. We strive for an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and performance.
Accommodations Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
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— Chicago, IL • Hybrid
The Human Resources Business Partner I supports designated business units, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. The primary objective is to foster a high-performing culture in alignment with our core values of people, innovation, partnership, empathy, and results. Responsibilities center on business partnership, employee relations, manager enablement, and performance management, ensuring a collaborative, engaged workforce. Operating with moderate guidance, the HRBP I handles day-to-day HRBP tasks and escalates unfamiliar, high-risk, or strategic issues to more senior HRBPs or HR leadership.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with managers to align daily people strategies (resource planning, policy interpretation) with business objectives.
Investigate and resolve employee relations matters (attendance, low-level conflicts), consulting senior HRBPs on complex or novel cases.
Guide managers on performance management cycles (goal setting, disciplinary actions), ensuring consistency and timeliness of reviews.
Encourage a continuous feedback culture by coaching supervisors on effective discussions and documenting outcomes properly.
Provide manager enablement through basic leadership coaching, conflict resolution tips, and recommendations for targeted L&D resources.
Monitor local HR metrics (turnover, exit data) to spot trends, escalating broader issues or red flags to senior HRBPs.
Support day-to-day program rollouts (revised policies, engagement initiatives) in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and other HR teams.
Maintain compliance with company policies and employment laws, seeking guidance for legally sensitive or precedent-setting issues.
Assist with change initiatives (org updates, reassignments), ensuring employee communication and smooth transitions at the unit level.
Participate in ongoing mentorship or coaching sessions, expanding consultative skills and building readiness to handle more advanced HRBP responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; HR certification a plus
Generally requires 3–5 years of HR experience (employee relations, performance management)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; operates under moderate guidance for new or high-risk scenarios
Basic analytical abilities (spreadsheets, reporting), comfortable escalating more complex data interpretations
Maintains integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters
Time management proficiency to handle multiple priorities
Interest in growing consultative and strategic capabilities
Compensation The base pay range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
Travel and Physical Requirements
Sedentary role which operates in an office environment
Occasional travel may be required
About Playfly Sports Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. We drive outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influence sports fans through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit playfly.com.
EEOC & Diversity Statement Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. We strive for an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and performance.
Accommodations Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
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