At the Blank Family of Businesses, our Core Values drive our culture, guide our decisions, and make our organization a great place to work.
GIVE BACK TO OTHERS
Recognize that the well-being of business cannot be separated from the well-being of society. Join in our ongoing efforts to give back through time, talents, labor and financial commitment.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit that supports our culture and vision. Take full advantage of our empowerment philosophy by offering suggestions, making decisions and taking responsibility for actions. Stand up for your convictions and vocalize your opinions.
INNOVATE CONTINUOUSLY
Constantly seek new ways to improve results and move above and beyond what seems possible. Demonstrate non-stop reinvention. Do not let unnecessary bureaucracy kill innovation. Implement high quality, new processes, products, services, or solutions that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our customers.
PUT PEOPLE FIRST
Demonstrate understanding that people are the center, the heartbeat of any successful enterprise. Build rapport and trust by demonstrating sensitivity and respect for others. Empower and listen to associates because they are our number-one source for information and ideas. Invest time and resources in developing associates’ skills and assisting them in managing their careers.
LISTEN AND RESPOND
Listen to internal and external customers (fans, grantees, players, associates, vendors, partners) to understand what they need. View customer needs as golden opportunities that, when creatively addressed, will enhance our competitive edge and the environment in which we all work and professionally grow. Dedicate the needed resources, time and energy to creating lasting value for all customers.
INCLUDE EVERYONE
Our individual differences make our organization more valuable. Value diverse ideas, experiences, skills, work styles and backgrounds. Harness individual differences to create a competitive advantage and better support our partners. Encourage others to accept and capitalize on diversity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Arthur M. Blank Family Office (AMBFO) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our fast-paced, values-driven organization. This customer-centric role will work closely with AMBFO Leadership and Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) HR Shared Services (HRSS) to lead and execute all day-to-day HR initiatives for the organization, including associate relations, performance management, compliance, staff planning, and associate engagement. The role will help reinforce BFOB’s core values—Put People First, Listen & Respond, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Innovate Continuously, and Give Back—through practical HR partnership, leader coaching, and associate engagement.
Reporting to AMBFO’s Chief Executive Officer and the BFOB Chief Human Resources Officer, this highly visible individual contributor will work fully on-site at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office in Atlanta, GA, and will support a client group comprised of ~85 associates (~70 full-time and ~15 part-time). Local travel within Atlanta will be required as needed.
This role will participate in a rotation for “HR on Duty” for major events held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium throughout the year; events often occur on nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Business Partnership and Leadership Support
- Partner with leaders to align people initiatives with organizational objectives.
- Provide thoughtful guidance on complex associate situations while balancing business needs, risk mitigation, and associate experience.
- Coach managers and leaders on associate relations, communication, team effectiveness, organizational development, and performance management.
- Help leaders model and embed BFOB’s core values in daily decision-making, communication, team effectiveness, and performance conversations.
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives across the organization.
Associate Relations
- Lead and manage associate relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
- Promote consistent application of Company values, policies, and employment practices.
- Partner with Legal and BFOB HR Leadership on sensitive or high-risk matters.
Performance Management and Associate Development
- Execute performance management processes, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and talent calibration discussions.
- Partner with leaders to build management capability and succession plans.
- Assist leaders in identifying talent gaps and development opportunities and make recommendations to accelerate development and mitigate business risk.
- Support leadership development and associate learning initiatives, facilitating programs and workshops as needed.
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers and BFOB HRSS to support full-cycle recruitment efforts
- Partner with BFOB HRSS to develop and execute onboarding and assimilation programs that create strong associate experiences.
- Support workforce planning initiatives.
HR Operations, Compliance & Programs
- Execute HR programs, policies, and processes in partnership with BFOB HRSS.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, league regulations, and Company policies.
- Maintain accurate data, reporting, and HR documentation.
- Support total rewards, leave administration, and HR systems in collaboration with BFOB HRSS.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, associate communications, and operational efficiency and make recommendations to enhance them.
Associate Engagement & Inclusion
- Partner with Leadership to strengthen associate engagement and organizational culture.
- Support initiatives focused on belonging, inclusion, wellness, and associate experience.
- Foster a culture grounded in accountability, inclusion and belonging, respect, associate wellbeing, and high performance.
- Ensure BFOB’s core values are reflected in the associate experience and in how leaders build trust, communicate, solve problems, and recognize performance.
- Foster a Listen and Respond culture, partnering with leaders to build and communicate action plans in response to annual survey feedback.
KEY SKILLS
- Strong relationship-building capabilities; organizational savvy
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence; ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and build trust
- Strong associate relations and conflict resolution experience
- Demonstrated ability to translate organizational values into practical people practices, leader behaviors, and associate experiences
- Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong project management and execution skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Passion for sports, high-performance cultures, and team environments
- Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and dedication to quality
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 7+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including HR business partner
- Demonstrated experience handling complex associate relations and performance management matters
- Experience partnering directly with senior leaders and executives
- Familiar with high volume, seasonal staffing and onboarding
- Solid understanding and experience with performance management cycles including performance appraisal, leader development, and succession planning
- Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR operations
- Ability to successfully navigate a complex, matrixed, shared-services environment
- Experience indirectly leading and influencing leaders and associates at all levels
- Ability to adjust to competing demands with a flexible attitude and collaborative spirit
- Ability to seamlessly interact with hourly associates, managers, and senior leadership
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and matchdays as needed
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience supporting high-performance, fast-paced, matrixed organizations
- Experience working in a family office, professional sports, entertainment, or hospitality
