Join the Future of Sports Gaming with Underdog
Underdog is revolutionizing the sports gaming industry with innovative games and products for American sports fans. As the fastest-growing sports gaming company, we're on a mission to become the biggest player in our space. With a valuation of nearly $500 million and backing from top investors like Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, BlackRock, and SV Angel, we're poised for explosive growth. Our team is passionate about making sports accessible to everyone, and we're looking for talented individuals to help us build a tomorrow for every fan.
About Us
Founded in 2020, Underdog has built four of today's most widely played fantasy games and launched our own Underdog Sportsbook. We're proud to be the only sportsbook to launch on our homegrown technology, allowing us to create unique and innovative experiences for our customers. Our company culture is built on a foundation of inclusivity, flexibility, and a passion for sports. We're a remote-first company with a highly engaged distributed workforce, and we're committed to making a positive impact on the sports gaming industry.
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced Associate HR Business Partner to join our team. As an HR Business Partner, you'll play a critical role in driving business outcomes by providing strategic HR support to our people managers and leaders. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with people managers, supporting performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day organization of teams and departments. If you're a seasoned HR professional with a passion for sports and a knack for building strong relationships, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain excellent relationships with people managers across the company, having a collaborative and proactive approach to solving people issues.
- Performance Management: Support and coach managers to provide engaging leadership and drive high performance, facilitating the development of current teams and managers.
- HR Administrative Tasks: Manage HR administrative tasks across all departments at Underdog, including maintaining employee records, handling HR documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture and addressing employee concerns.
- Change Management: Collaborate with leaders across the business to address tactical challenges and support change management initiatives.
- Learning and Development: Facilitate the development of current teams and managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- HR Experience: 5+ years of experience in an HR role, preferably in a fast-paced, tech environment.
- Communication Skills: Impeccable communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and trust at all levels of an organization.
- HR Best Practices: Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.
- Independence: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sports Industry Knowledge: Passion for sports and knowledge of the industry is a plus.
- Mid-Sized Organization Experience: Experience from mid-sized organizations, adapting best practices to our dynamic environment.
What We Offer
At Underdog, we're committed to making our employees' lives better. Here are some of the benefits and perks we offer:
- Competitive Salary: Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $140,000, plus target equity.
- Unlimited PTO: We're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season.
- Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Home Office Allowance: A $500 home office allowance.
- Virtual First Culture: A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce.
- 401k Match: 5% 401k match, FSA, company-paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents.
Career Growth Opportunities
At Underdog, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. Here are some of the career growth opportunities we offer:
- Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors and leaders who can provide guidance and support.
- Training and Development: Regular training and development programs to help you build new skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Underdog, we're proud of our company culture and work environment. Here are some of the things that make us unique:
- Remote-First Culture: We're a remote-first company with a highly engaged distributed workforce.
- Inclusive Culture: We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements, including unlimited PTO and flexible work hours.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.
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