Job Title: People Business Partner

Department: People & Culture

Reports to: Director of People & Culture

Job Summary

The People Business Partner works closely with leaders and teams to align people strategies with business objectives, providing support along the way. This role builds strong working relationships across the organization, providing practical guidance and solutions that enhance performance and support a collaborative, engaged, and accountable workplace. The People Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor, balancing employee experience with operational needs to drive sustainable results.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Partnership
• Develop strong partnerships with departments and leaders to understand goals, challenges, and workforce needs, and provide tailored solutions
• Provide insight and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
• Support recruitment efforts by aligning hiring strategies with business needs
• Performance Management
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews
• Coach and support managers on effective performance management techniques and support them in developing their teams
• Monitor performance trends and provide insights to inform workforce planning and budget decisions
• Employee Experience
• Lead and support onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, new hire check-ins, and exit interviews
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, policies, and people programs
• Address employee concerns and provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including staff events, engagement activities, and internal communications such as staff newsletters
• Assist with day-to-day operations including seating charts, badge replacements, staff gear ordering, and related administrative coordination
• Operations
• Utilize data and insights to inform recommendations, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of programs and initiatives
• Drive consistency and operational excellence in the application of people processes
• Compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal and organizational requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner or related role, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.