Fanatics · 1 hour ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the recruiting process for top talent across functions and geographies. This role requires a balance of high-touch coordination, strategic process ownership, and executive-level communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Manage all operational aspects of the recruiting process for primarily Director-level and above hiring, including job description creation, complex interview scheduling (domestic and international), candidate communication, travel coordination, and offer processing
Confidently manage senior and executive-level hiring processes, serving as a trusted point of contact for candidates, recruiters, and executives. Navigate sensitive conversations, shifting priorities, and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and a high-touch, human-centered candidate experience
Build and maintain Executive Hiring dashboards, reports, and trackers using ATS data (e.g., Greenhouse), Excel/Sheets, and other analytics tools. Analyze and interpret data to surface risks, trends, and actionable recommendations, partnering with recruiters and TA leadership to inform decisions, not simply report metrics
Partner with TA leaders to create polished reports and presentations for executive reviews, quarterly business updates, and strategic workforce planning sessions, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and executive-ready storytelling
Ensure accuracy of all candidate data in the ATS and related systems, upholding process compliance, supporting audit readiness, and applying judgment when handling sensitive or non-standard data scenarios
Exercise sound judgment in complex, ambiguous, and time-sensitive recruiting situations. Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts, competing executive priorities, last-minute changes, and candidate sensitivities with minimal oversight
Proactively manage non-standard scenarios that fall outside defined workflows, including confidential searches, urgent executive needs, cross-border complexities, and high-risk scheduling or offer situations
Coordinate across functions and geographies to ensure alignment, delivering consistency and excellence across diverse hiring initiatives while adapting to cultural nuances and regional expectations
Identify opportunities to optimize coordination processes, enhance reporting tools, and elevate stakeholder engagement. Influence hiring stakeholders to follow best practices, timelines, and process expectations while maintaining strong, trust-based relationships
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on executive interview events, hiring initiatives, and special projects that support strategic business priorities
Qualification
Required
4+ years of recruiting coordination, talent acquisition support, or specialist-level experience, ideally within a high-growth, global organization
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and apply sound judgment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience supporting executive-level hiring processes with discretion, professionalism, and trust
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and ambiguous scenarios
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally at all organizational levels
Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and scheduling platforms
Passion for talent, process excellence, and delivering a high-quality, human-centered candidate experience
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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