Full-Time

Senior Contract Recruiter

Updated on 9/4/2026

Fanatics

Fanatics

10,001+ employees

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience in full lifecycle recruitment, including recruiting across multiple countries within the EMEA region with a heavy emphasis on the United Kingdom.
  • Prior corporate or in-house recruitment experience is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders while meeting agreed key performance indicators and service levels.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and at varying levels of the organization.
  • Proven experience consulting with hiring managers and supporting hiring decisions in a dynamic environment.
  • Comfort working with recruitment data and reporting to track progress and inform improvements.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technology.
  • Experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems and Human Resources platforms, with comfort adopting new tools and technologies.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver end-to-end recruitment across multiple disciplines within the EMEA region.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and business context, providing practical guidance throughout the hiring process.
  • Provide counsel to hiring managers on hiring progress, candidate assessment, market conditions, and role alignment.
  • Achieve quantitative recruitment goals, including agreed key performance indicators such as time to fill, hiring volume, pipeline health, and candidate experience measures.
  • Ensure timely and accurate entry and reporting of recruitment data to support leadership in identifying issues, removing bottlenecks, and improving hiring outcomes.
  • Proactively identify and resolve recruitment bottlenecks, escalate risks, and implement solutions to maintain momentum.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and workflows to drive efficiency and consistency.
  • Use company-approved recruiting tools and technologies, including artificial intelligence-enabled solutions where appropriate, to reduce time to fill and improve sourcing effectiveness.
  • Source and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of methods while adhering to global recruitment processes and service-level agreements.
  • Deliver a consistently positive and professional candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Partner with regional Human Resources colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth hiring delivery.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives such as hiring campaigns, process improvements, tooling reviews, and broader Talent Acquisition and People projects.
  • Maintain organization and prioritization in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple roles and stakeholders effectively.
Desired Qualifications
  • Database and reporting experience is a plus.

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics signed exclusive 2026 NFL event-retail rights across Super Bowl and Draft.
  • Fanatics and FIFA expanded into trading cards, stickers, and trading-card games on May 7, 2026.
  • Hong Kong's Hysan Place concept store opened April 6, 2026, proving Asia expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Fanatics is closing Riverview, Florida, distribution center, cutting 286 jobs by July 31, 2026.
  • Fanatics still depends on league licenses; Panini remains entrenched until FIFA transitions in 2031.
  • Losing NFL, MLB, or FIFA renewals would cripple Fanatics' vertically integrated model.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls design, manufacturing, e-commerce, and on-site retail across major leagues.
  • Topps and Fanatics won FIFA collectibles rights beginning 2031.
  • Hillhouse-backed Fanatics China localizes merchandise for Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.

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Benefits

Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.

Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.

Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.

Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.

Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.

Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.

Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.

Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.

Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.

Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.

Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.

Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fanatics Family First - Afterall we are #OneFanatics. Put your family first with our paid maternity and paternity leave program, or take advantage of our infertility treatment reimbursement program to get the support you need while you try to grow your family.

IDEA - We invite you to join one of our Employee Resource groups, or celebrate and honor what’s most important to you through our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Advocacy) floating holiday. We recognize diversity helps foster innovation, and people perform better when they can be themselves. Gender Affirmation Treatment reimbursement is available to employees.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin