About the role
Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.
At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.
As we continue to scale our global platform, the Recruiter will play a critical role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent to fuel Fanatics Commerce's continued growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Recruiter is responsible for delivering meaningful hiring support and candidate impact through strong execution, collaboration, and a fan-first mindset. This role partners with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teammates to attract, assess, and hire top talent across multiple functions while creating an efficient, high-quality recruiting experience. The Recruiter delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
- Build strong working relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, interview teams, and senior recruiters to drive hiring outcomes across multiple functions.
- Contribute to team success through collaboration, execution, and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Support Talent Acquisition initiatives that improve consistency, quality, and overall team performance.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Deliver a smooth, timely, and professional candidate experience that reflects and strengthens the Fanatics brand.
- Communicate clearly with candidates and hiring teams to keep the process moving and create confidence in the experience.
- Support inclusive hiring practices that help build diverse pipelines and stronger teams across the organization.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Use LinkedIn, ATS tools, and other recruiting resources to identify qualified talent and build pipelines for recurring roles.
- Improve workflows, scheduling processes, reporting, and communication templates to make recruiting more efficient and scalable.
- Act with curiosity and adaptability as new tools, technologies, and AI-enabled ways of working are introduced to the team.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions from intake through offer support with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Navigate multiple open roles and competing priorities while maintaining accurate ATS data, process discipline, and consistent stakeholder communication.
- Translate hiring needs into organized execution across sourcing, screening, coordination, and offer support to deliver measurable results.
AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY
We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:
- Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
- Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
- Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
- Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
Required Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of recruiting experience supporting multiple functions or business groups in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly with candidates and business partners at all levels.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
- Experience applying data, insights, systems, and/or technology to improve recruiting execution and hiring outcomes.
- Familiarity with ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to grow into more advanced recruiting responsibilities within a high-growth global organization.
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Manchester, UK. This role currently requires in-office presence 3 days per week.
At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. ABOUT US Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
ABOUT THE TEAM Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com . Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do: · Build Championship Teams · Obsessed with Fans · Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit · Determined and Relentless Mindset
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