People Business Partner

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com. The Role Reporting into the Head of Talent Management, the HR Business Partner – will act as a strategic adviser to leadership across our global Ops team. This role is central to driving a high‑performing culture that fuels our operational success, accelerates efficiency and delivery, and enables employees to thrive. By combining deep HR expertise with strong business acumen, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders to support the design and delivery of scalable people strategies that support revenue growth, operational excellence, market competitiveness, and long‑term organisational success. What You’ll Do Strategic People Partnership Partner with Ops leadership to align people priorities with business objectives, ensuring talent strategies enable operational excellence. Translate business priorities into proactive, data‑driven people solutions that enhance organisational performance and employee experience. Design and deliver a scalable people roadmap to support long‑term growth. Partner with the Talent Management, People Operations, and Talent Acquisition COEs, and our in‑house Legal Counsel to design and implement solutions. Data‑Driven Insights & Decision Making Leverage people analytics, engagement data, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to leaders. Use dashboards to track organisational health, enabling data‑led decisions on talent, performance, and organisational design. Leadership Advisory & Coaching Act as a trusted coach to leaders, equipping them to build resilient, inclusive, and high‑performing teams. Provide practical guidance on leadership challenges, succession planning and workforce design, driving capability at all levels. Oversee employee relations in your area, balancing pragmatic solutions with compliance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. Performance & Talent Development Embed a performance culture that emphasises accountability, continuous feedback, and career growth. Implement clear career pathways and frameworks that build future‑ready skills and prepare successors for critical roles. Champion initiatives to strengthen retention of top talent. Change & Organisational Transformation Lead and advise on organisational change, including integrations, restructures, and acquisitions, ensuring Ops and people objectives are met. Navigate both the human and legal aspects of change, helping leaders manage transitions effectively. Drive large‑scale projects from design through execution, ensuring stakeholder alignment and positive cultural outcomes. What You’ll Bring Commercial Acumen: Experience partnering with Ops teams (e.g. Service, Data, Integrity, Operational Excellence). Influence & Credibility: Proven ability to influence and drive positive change in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments; ability to engage, challenge and influence stakeholders, building trust through commercial understanding and pragmatic solutions. Global Focus: Experience working across cultures, navigating global complexity while enabling local adaptation. Data‑Driven Mindset: Skilled in using HR analytics and insights to identify trends, measure impact, and inform strategic decisions. Change Leadership: Demonstrated success leading organisational change, including M&A, integrations, and global transformation. Resilience & Adaptability: Confident operating with ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the versatility to engage a wide range of stakeholders. We enjoy an ‘office‑first’ culture and maximise opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. As well as a competitive salary and a range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. #J-18808-Ljbffr