People Analytics and Insights Lead

Fanatics

  • Denver, CO
  • $128,000-180,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: Human ResourcesJob Description:Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a People Insights Lead to build and scale the vision for how workforce data shapes organizational strategy. As the senior leader of our People Analytics function, you will set the enterprise-wide agenda for people insights, driving a culture of data-informed decision-making across the business.This role goes beyond reporting; it is about transforming data into foresight. You will guide executives and People leaders with insights that shape workforce strategy, talent investments, and organizational design. By leveraging advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and scalable infrastructure, you will ensure FBG has a forward-looking, people-first strategy anchored in data.This is a rare opportunity to lead the next phase of People Analytics at FBG, setting the foundation for growth and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the company. Key Responsibilities
  • Set and own the People Insights vision and strategy, defining how data drives workforce, talent, and organizational decisions across FBG.
  • Own and mature the People Insights function, establishing operating rhythms for analytics, reporting, and governance. Serve as the functional lead by setting direction, standards, and priorities while scaling capabilities and building the case for future team growth.
  • Partner with senior leaders to deliver thought leadership on talent and workforce dynamics, shaping priorities around growth, retention, DEIB, and organizational health.
  • Evolve reporting from descriptive to predictive, leveraging AI, statistical modeling, and forecasting to anticipate workforce trends and risks.
  • Oversee company-level data architecture and governance, ensuring consistent standards across HRIS, ATS, engagement platforms, and other People systems.
  • Champion AI-enabled analytics, evaluating and applying emerging tools to accelerate insight generation and storytelling.
  • Enable business leaders with data literacy, building frameworks, scalable tools, and self-service capabilities to democratize insights across the organization.
  • Advise on critical People processes (e.g., compensation cycles, performance reviews, workforce planning) with robust data and insights that influence design and outcomes.
  • Continuously evolve the function, staying at the forefront of new methodologies, AI applications, and industry benchmarks to keep FBG ahead of the curve.
Ideal Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics, HRIS, or People Operations, with at least 3+ years leading company-wide insights initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in setting analytics strategy and influencing executive decision-making in a high-growth or tech-driven environment.
  • Proven ability to build and lead teams, with a balance of strategic oversight and technical depth.
  • Advanced proficiency in BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI) and analytical methods (SQL, Python, R, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience with global HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., Oracle HCM, Greenhouse) and strong knowledge of complex people data structures.
  • Expertise in predictive and AI-driven analytics, including workforce modeling, attrition forecasting, and pay equity analysis.
  • Strong executive communication and data storytelling skills, with a track record of making complex workforce insights accessible and actionable.
  • Experience driving data governance, security, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA) at scale.
  • Thought leadership in People Analytics, demonstrated through prior organizational impact, external speaking, or industry contributions.
Why Join Us?This is a high-impact role where you'll:
  • Be the founding architect of People Analytics at FBG.
  • Influence leadership decisions at the highest level.
  • Get to experiment with AI and modern analytics tools to push the People function forward.
  • Operate with autonomy and visibility, while building scalable systems that will shape the future of People Analytics at Fanatics Betting & Gaming.
Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. *Salary Range: $128,000 to $180,000 (Salary range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual Offer is confirmed). In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/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:Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

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