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# Human Resources Business Partner at Fender

- **Company:** Fender
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ
- **Posted:** 2026-06-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/fender/jobs/7991458?gh_jid=7991458

## Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Human Resources team, we are building a global culture that embraces the spirit of the Fender brand: innovation, expression, and legacy.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender guitar is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are looking for a HR Business Partner based in Phoenix, AZ who possesses a versatile skill set and is comfortable with operating across both tactical and strategic spaces. Joining this global HR team as our HRBP means stepping into an integral position charged with operating as a trusted advisor and coach and building effective partnerships with business leaders and management teams to create, execute and improve upon Fender’s talent strategy.

Essential Functions:

- Understand the Fender business, goals, and strategic initiatives, as well as how these items align with the talent strategy to accelerate results.
- Work within an assigned area on organizational strategy, performance management, compensation, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management activities.
- In partnership with the Interim Chief Talent Officer, strategically identify emerging talent challenges and opportunities, partnering cross-functionally to create solutions.
- Drive employee engagement and strengthen workplace culture through leader partnership and proactive problem-solving.
- Lead investigations and act as a neutral party in fact-finding while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, timeliness, and minimizing exposure to the business.
- Advise and coach leaders and employees on best practices related to leadership development, decision making, employee relations, performance management, and human resources processes.
- Manage and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave of absence and accommodation processes, organizational changes, and offboarding, while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing HCM systems to manage employee data, reporting, and core HR processes (e.g. personnel changes, job titles, terminations).
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and assist in the creation of, and adherence to, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Leverage HR data, trends, and employee feedback to drive informed decision-making while providing guidance on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
- Grow a corporate culture that fosters fast learning and continuous improvement of the organization through initiatives and events.
- Assist with special projects and employee events as necessary.

What You Need:

- Bachelor’s degree required, with an emphasis in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational Psychology preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of proven HR experience with a demonstrated advancement and progression of your HR knowledge and responsibilities
- Proven experience translating business objectives into talent strategy and HR initiatives, then leading through execution and change management.
- In-depth knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws
- Experience working within a global enterprise-wide HCM program, preferably SuccessFactors
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface and influence audiences of all levels throughout the company
- Ability to continuously look for opportunities to improve and scale processes in support of company growth
- A well-developed sense of ownership, flexibility, and a high tolerance for ambiguity

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit [www.fender.com](http://www.fender.com/). FMIC offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 per year.

## About Fender

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fender designs and manufactures iconic electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, and audio gear, while also developing a digital ecosystem for music education and tone shaping.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Hollywood, California, USA (with additional offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, and international satellites)
- **Founded**: 1946
- **Founders**: Leo Fender (original collaboration with Doc Kaufmann in 1943 led to K&F Manufacturing Corp.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Musical instrument manufacturing, pro audio, music education, digital music tools.
- **Target customers**: B2C (musicians of all skill levels from beginners to professionals) and B2B (dealers and distributors).
- **Mission / purpose**: “Inspire every player at every stage” [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about).

## Products & Services
- **Fender® Guitars & Basses**: Iconic models including Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, and Acoustasonic Telecaster.
- **Fender® Amplifiers**: Classic tube amps (e.g., Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb) and modern Tone Master series using advanced modeling.
- **Squier®**: Affordable entry-level guitars and basses.
- **Other Brands**: Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, EVH®.
- **Fender Digital** (launched 2015):
  - **Fender Play®**: Subscription-based app for learning guitar, bass, ukulele (song-based, step-by-step).
  - **Fender Tune™**: Tuner app for iOS/Android.
  - **Fender Tone™**: Amp and effects modeling app.
  - **Fender Pedals**: A line of guitar effect pedals introduced in 2018.
- **Accessories & Pro Audio**: Cases, straps, strings, and professional audio equipment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). The company is widely regarded as the world’s largest guitar manufacturer.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – not publicly available; estimated headcount ~1,500 employees [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by a private investor group that acquired the company from CBS in 1985. No current venture capital rounds are public.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expansion into digital learning (Fender Play) and app ecosystem.
  - Launch of innovative products like the American Acoustasonic Telecaster and Tone Master amps.
  - Continued global presence with offices in England, France, Australia, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, and Japan.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched brand heritage**: Over 75 years of history, legendary products that defined modern music (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass).
- **Vertical integration**: Own manufacturing facilities in Corona, California (flagship, US) and Ensenada, Mexico; Custom Shop for high-end bespoke instruments.
- **Artist relationships**: Long-standing endorsements from icons like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
- **Digital innovation**: First-mover in connected guitar learning with Fender Play; combines hardware expertise with modern software.
- **Portfolio breadth**: Multiple sub-brands (Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH) covering every price point and genre.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital ecosystem**: Continuing to invest in Fender Digital to attract new players and keep them engaged; app-based learning and tone customization.
- **Inclusive outreach**: Making guitar, bass, and ukulele more accessible to beginners through Fender Play and affordable Squier models.
- **Product innovation**: Evolving legacy designs with modern features (e.g., Acoustasonic series, Tone Master modeling amps).
- **Global expansion**: Strengthening international sales and marketing, especially in Asia and emerging markets (see Sales Director – Greater China job posting).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes passion, innovation, diversity, integrity, teamwork, and open communication [fender.com/careers](https://fender.com/pages/careers). Described as “not just a sound… a way of life.”
- **Work model**: Mix of in-office and remote roles (e.g., some positions are fully remote, others require office presence) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, short/long-term disability, business travel insurance, legal assistance, and product discounts.
- **Engineering culture**: Digital teams work from Hollywood headquarters, with opportunities to shape the intersection of music and technology.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: FMIC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages a sense of belonging.

## Sources
1. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about) – About Fender (history, products, mission)
2. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/careers) – Careers page (culture, benefits, values)
3. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/fender-musical-instruments) – LinkedIn company page (revenue note, headcount)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender) – Built In profile (headcount 1,500, remote/office mix, job listings)

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