Human Resources Business Partner – Amercias
TGI Sport, Chicago, IL, United States
People & Culture Business Partner
Standalone, generalist role with lots of autonomy
Fun and exciting industry, dynamic and highly engaged workforce
Benefits and insurance management background required
The TGI Sport Advantage: TGI Sport is uniquely positioned to bring together technology, creativity, expertise and talent to deliver solutions that set us apart on the global stage. This creates unparalleled opportunities – not just for our partners, but for our people as well
Growth of our people: We prioritize individualized career development and progression. Learning and Development at TGI Sport spans in-house training programs and on-the-job learning, ensuring your growth aligns with our success.
Organizational growth: Since 1997 we have consistently expanded. As we grow, so too do the opportunities for our team members throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the Americas.
Empowering innovation: We empower our team members to push the boundaries and think creatively. By providing the autonomy to innovate, we deliver impactful solutions that benefit our clients, talent, and partners
Join the TGI Sport Team: TGI Sport is a tech‑led global sports media company that has been trusted by the world’s premium sporting organizations since 1997. With over 15 offices and 500 employees worldwide, we support over 5,000 events through pioneering technology solutions, global media rights expertise and leading sports marketing and talent management knowledge.
The Opportunity: This is an opportunity to join TGI Sport in the role of People & Culture Business Partner – Americas. Reporting to the Global Head of Human Resources, this role is a part of the Global HR Team (with operations in Australia, North America, LATAM, UK and Europe) and is responsible for the people and culture delivery for the America’s group.
The standalone nature of this role requires you to support the local leaders and more than 100 employees with their day‑to‑day people and culture needs end to end. This role will operate in parallel with, and is supported by the Global HR Team. This role is additionally supported by the local Finance function, based in Chicago as well as TGI Sport in‑house legal team based in the UK.
Whilst the role is generalist in nature and every day will be different, there is a focus on talent acquisition, workforce planning and design, leadership coaching and benefits/insurance administration that will suit anyone who enjoys working with people leaders to design and help build the teams they need for the future.
This role will also partner closely with Finance to support payroll‑related activities, ensuring accurate employee data, timely updates, and seamless coordination across North America and LATAM.
Your Mission
Developing and maintaining a core skill set, workforce and culture which aligns with business needs and increases employee engagement
Providing quality, timely advice and coaching support to managers on employee relations, workplace relations, and payroll matters, including interpretation of payroll processes, benefits/insurance, and related policies.
Coaching managers and coordinate the development and effective implementation of action plans and initiatives
Advising managers on effectively managing employee performance and development, ensuring employees have clear objectives, development plans and receive ongoing feedback
Managing grievances, disciplinary matters and staff related complaints requiring advice, mediation, or investigation
Management of the employee life cycle for all employees based within North America and LATAM, including collaborating with finance on payroll‑related data flows. This involves ensuring accurate onboarding, changes, and offboarding information is provided for each payroll cycle.
Ensuring accurate maintenance of employee payroll data, collaborating with Finance on payroll cycles, and supporting employees and managers with payroll‑related queries.
About You
Experience in candidate management and sourcing through to selection and onboarding
Demonstrated success in a Talent Attraction and/or People & Culture Business Partner role
Generalist HR background and experience
Proven track record in facilitating change and the ability to influence outcomes
Experience in employee relations and grievance handling
Proven experience as a strong business partner with ability to influence, coach and persuade managers, and provide guidance as appropriate
A values driven and influential approach to leadership
Familiarity with payroll systems, payroll data accuracy, and supporting leaders and employees with payroll‑related queries.
Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a similar role
Why is this role so cool? A chance to step up in a friendly and supportive environment to grow your skills and have a genuine impact
Work on and be exposed to global projects with global talent whilst looking after your own local pet projects
Learn and be exposed to how private equity business strategically design, solution and grow
No day will be the same, you will need to be organized and ready for anything and you will have fun!
If you love sport, this is an amazing industry and business with global clients like FIFA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA & WNBA, NWSL, and many more!
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply directly to emcbride@tgisport.com or for a confidential conversation please contact Ellie McBride 64 481 038 201.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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Standalone, generalist role with lots of autonomy
Fun and exciting industry, dynamic and highly engaged workforce
Benefits and insurance management background required
The TGI Sport Advantage: TGI Sport is uniquely positioned to bring together technology, creativity, expertise and talent to deliver solutions that set us apart on the global stage. This creates unparalleled opportunities – not just for our partners, but for our people as well
Growth of our people: We prioritize individualized career development and progression. Learning and Development at TGI Sport spans in-house training programs and on-the-job learning, ensuring your growth aligns with our success.
Organizational growth: Since 1997 we have consistently expanded. As we grow, so too do the opportunities for our team members throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the Americas.
Empowering innovation: We empower our team members to push the boundaries and think creatively. By providing the autonomy to innovate, we deliver impactful solutions that benefit our clients, talent, and partners
Join the TGI Sport Team: TGI Sport is a tech‑led global sports media company that has been trusted by the world’s premium sporting organizations since 1997. With over 15 offices and 500 employees worldwide, we support over 5,000 events through pioneering technology solutions, global media rights expertise and leading sports marketing and talent management knowledge.
The Opportunity: This is an opportunity to join TGI Sport in the role of People & Culture Business Partner – Americas. Reporting to the Global Head of Human Resources, this role is a part of the Global HR Team (with operations in Australia, North America, LATAM, UK and Europe) and is responsible for the people and culture delivery for the America’s group.
The standalone nature of this role requires you to support the local leaders and more than 100 employees with their day‑to‑day people and culture needs end to end. This role will operate in parallel with, and is supported by the Global HR Team. This role is additionally supported by the local Finance function, based in Chicago as well as TGI Sport in‑house legal team based in the UK.
Whilst the role is generalist in nature and every day will be different, there is a focus on talent acquisition, workforce planning and design, leadership coaching and benefits/insurance administration that will suit anyone who enjoys working with people leaders to design and help build the teams they need for the future.
This role will also partner closely with Finance to support payroll‑related activities, ensuring accurate employee data, timely updates, and seamless coordination across North America and LATAM.
Your Mission
Developing and maintaining a core skill set, workforce and culture which aligns with business needs and increases employee engagement
Providing quality, timely advice and coaching support to managers on employee relations, workplace relations, and payroll matters, including interpretation of payroll processes, benefits/insurance, and related policies.
Coaching managers and coordinate the development and effective implementation of action plans and initiatives
Advising managers on effectively managing employee performance and development, ensuring employees have clear objectives, development plans and receive ongoing feedback
Managing grievances, disciplinary matters and staff related complaints requiring advice, mediation, or investigation
Management of the employee life cycle for all employees based within North America and LATAM, including collaborating with finance on payroll‑related data flows. This involves ensuring accurate onboarding, changes, and offboarding information is provided for each payroll cycle.
Ensuring accurate maintenance of employee payroll data, collaborating with Finance on payroll cycles, and supporting employees and managers with payroll‑related queries.
About You
Experience in candidate management and sourcing through to selection and onboarding
Demonstrated success in a Talent Attraction and/or People & Culture Business Partner role
Generalist HR background and experience
Proven track record in facilitating change and the ability to influence outcomes
Experience in employee relations and grievance handling
Proven experience as a strong business partner with ability to influence, coach and persuade managers, and provide guidance as appropriate
A values driven and influential approach to leadership
Familiarity with payroll systems, payroll data accuracy, and supporting leaders and employees with payroll‑related queries.
Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a similar role
Why is this role so cool? A chance to step up in a friendly and supportive environment to grow your skills and have a genuine impact
Work on and be exposed to global projects with global talent whilst looking after your own local pet projects
Learn and be exposed to how private equity business strategically design, solution and grow
No day will be the same, you will need to be organized and ready for anything and you will have fun!
If you love sport, this is an amazing industry and business with global clients like FIFA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA & WNBA, NWSL, and many more!
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply directly to emcbride@tgisport.com or for a confidential conversation please contact Ellie McBride 64 481 038 201.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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