About the Position

Senior People Business Partner

Location: Porto, Portugal
Department: Human Resources Group
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment. We operate at scale as part of Flutter Entertainment, aiming to become the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming. Our innovative products and platforms serve over 14 million monthly customers worldwide.

We are serious about technology and problem-solving, with a people-first mindset. We prioritize flexibility and strive to deliver the best technological products while tackling industry challenges. Our culture of belonging is shaped by the unique strengths and perspectives of everyone on our team.

Responsibilities

As a Senior People Business Partner supporting FanDuel Technology, you will:

Build trusted partnerships with Technology leaders, understanding their business strategy, organization, talent, and workforce needs.
Proactively identify organizational opportunities and risks, partnering with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, role clarity, and team effectiveness.
Support talent and succession planning, leadership development, retention strategies, and capability building.
Use people data and insights to inform business and talent decisions.
Coach leaders on performance, leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational change.
Partner with local People teams on matters requiring local expertise, ensuring clear roles and coordinated support.
Work across the HRBP team to deliver a consistent approach to the global Sports organization while recognizing different business and geographic needs.
Support the connection between FanDuel and Flutter hubs where FanDuel employees are based.
Lead and contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives with impact beyond the immediate client group.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and specialist teams to translate business needs into scalable people solutions.
Support major talent cycles including performance, succession, engagement, compensation, and workforce planning.
Operate with appropriate autonomy while escalating and partnering with the HR Director on broader organizational strategy, significant business decisions, and cross-organization priorities.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years as a People Business Partner or similar strategic HR role, with demonstrated success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Skills:
- Track record of coaching and supporting managers and leaders at multiple levels.
- Deep knowledge of Portuguese employment law, labor practices, and cultural context.
- Experience in technology or fast-growth environments.
- Experience navigating multinational/federated operating models or international organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into people solutions.
Strategic & Business Acumen:
- Deep understanding of technology business strategy and ability to translate business priorities into people solutions.
- Strong commercial mindset focused on value delivery, efficiency, and business impact of HR initiatives.
- Ability to identify and articulate people risks and opportunities within business context and across locations.
- Applies business acumen to set priorities and make data-informed decisions that advance department objectives.
Data-Driven & Analytical:
- Comfortable analyzing multiple data sources, identifying patterns, and proposing evidence-based solutions.
- Proficient with HR analytics, dashboards, and metrics; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Problem-solving orientation with focus on measuring impact and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Excellent written and verbal communication; fluent English and Portuguese required.
- Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence; ability to build credibility and trust across levels and functions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence peers and partners through clear reasoning and strong relationships.
- Coaching and mentoring ability; can develop others while maintaining high performance standards.
Operational Excellence:
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills; manages multiple priorities without compromising quality.
- Successfully manages projects with cross-functional partners.
- Takes ownership of assigned projects while fully supporting others' work through effective collaboration.
- High energy, bias for action, and comfort with ambiguity in a matrix/federated environment.
Cross-Cultural & Contextual Awareness:
- Ability to navigate and bridge local Portuguese business culture with international corporate practices.
- Deep knowledge of Portuguese employment law, labor practices, and local HR context.
- Cultural intelligence and comfort with ambiguity in federated/matrix operating models.
- Proven ability to build relationships across geographies and locations; adapts communication style for different audiences and cultural contexts.

We Offer

At Blip, we offer amazing perks and benefits. Join us and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and experiences.

Equal Opportunities

At Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply. We are committed to including everyone regardless of their race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to [email protected] We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.

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