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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Human Resources & Recruiting Operations Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Tokyo, Japan
In Person
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 3–5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Human Resources coordination or a people operations role; experience in a technology, media, or startup environment is preferred, and experience in an international environment is required.
  • Be familiar with GDPR and employee and candidate data-handling requirements.
  • Be able to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
  • Use a proactive, service-oriented approach to support employee and candidate experience.
  • Identify issues, resolve roadblocks, and improve processes proactively.
  • Operate effectively amid ambiguity and changing needs while maintaining focus, precision, and timely execution.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update employee data and records in HR systems, including Airtable and the HCM platform, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and data integrity.
  • Manage employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, internal transfers, line-manager and job-title changes, cost-centre changes, employment-detail changes, and terminations, following internal processes, approval requirements, and compliance standards.
  • Coordinate and administer end-to-end onboarding and preboarding, partnering with Hiring Managers, IT, and other internal stakeholders to support new hires’ starts.
  • Provide on-site first-day support for new hires, including welcoming employees, conducting office tours, and supporting onboarding.
  • Create tailored onboarding plans using internal GPT tools and work with Hiring Managers to review and finalise plans before new starters join.
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts and new-hire documentation, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely delivery.
  • Support Right to Work and other employment-compliance processes across multiple countries, ensuring required documentation is completed, recorded, and maintained.
  • Maintain temporary-worker and contractor records, track contract end and extension dates, and ensure changes follow approval processes.
  • Complete new-hire setup and administration across internal and external systems, including expense and benefits tools.
  • Ensure new starters are enrolled in onboarding and learning programmes, including the Topps Orientation course on Fanatics University.
  • Respond to day-to-day HR operational queries from employees and managers, escalating complex matters to the appropriate HR team member.
  • Maintain HR process documentation, identify gaps, and partner with the wider HR team to support consistent employee-lifecycle processes and operational improvements.
  • Contribute to global and regional HR initiatives by documenting and standardising processes, creating Airtable automations, improving workflows, and recommending efficiency and employee-experience improvements.
  • Support regular HR data reviews and reporting, resolve data discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee information across systems.
  • Create requisitions in the applicant tracking system, ensure information is accurate and consistent across platforms, and partner with Finance to validate costings and approvals.
  • Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, interviewers, and executives across global locations.
  • Support recruiting administration throughout the hiring process and maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate and requisition information in relevant systems.
  • Partner with Recruiting and HR Operations to coordinate the transition from candidate acceptance through preboarding and onboarding.
  • Provide a professional, responsive, and consistent candidate experience during interviews and offers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a technology, media, or startup environment.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and ATS tools such as Oracle, Lever, Airtable, or Greenhouse.

About the company

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 Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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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.

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