Fanatics · 18 hours ago
Associate Recruiter (Contract)
New York, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expFanatics is seeking a Contract Associate Recruiter who will lead full-cycle recruiting for various corporate and operational teams. The role involves partnering with hiring leaders to attract high-impact talent and creating effective hiring strategies while also focusing on innovative sourcing and candidate engagement.
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Responsibilities
Own the full recruiting lifecycle for a diverse mix of roles across multiple functions, making sure every hire aligns with the business’s bigger picture
Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role needs, anticipate talent gaps, and build smart, effective hiring strategies
Bring market insights and data to the table to help guide hiring decisions and set expectations
Create a candidate experience that’s thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging—from first outreach to offer acceptance
Stay plugged into org structures, role-specific skill sets, and industry trends so you can confidently assess talent and advise the business
Adapt quickly balancing speed and quality in a fast-moving environment
Design creative sourcing strategies that go beyond the usual channels to attract diverse, high-impact talent
Build and nurture strong pipelines of both active and passive candidates across a wide range of disciplines
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, thoughtfully balancing urgency, quality, and long-term workforce planning
Help drive consistency and efficiency across recruiting processes while championing structured, high-impact hiring practices
Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and cross-functional leaders to align on hiring priorities and headcount planning
Qualification
Required
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions (corporate, business, operational, and/or specialized roles)
A track record of hiring in competitive markets and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Strong consultative instincts and the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships
Clear, confident communication skills with a knack for stakeholder management
Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g., Greenhouse)
Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A genuine passion for talent acquisition, continuous improvement, and making a real business impact
Preferred
Experience supporting engineering or technical recruiting is a strong plus
Benefits
Flexibility
Remote work for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2026-02-05
2026-02-04
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2026-02-04
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