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Fanatics · 9 hours ago

Associate Recruiter (Contract)

position95 Morton St, New York, NY, 10014, US
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$60/hr - $75/hr
date5+ years exp

Fanatics is seeking a Contract Associate Recruiter who’s equal parts strategic thinker, talent connector, and trusted partner to the business. In this role, you’ll lead full-cycle recruiting across a broad mix of corporate, business, operational, and specialized hiring needs as the business grows.

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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

Full-cycle recruitingApplicant tracking systemsStakeholder managementCreative sourcing strategiesData-driven decision makingConsultative instinctsMulti-taskingPassion for talent acquisitionClear communication skillsRelationship building

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

Work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.fanaticsinc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key 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
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Michael Mahan
CEO

Recent News

Boston Globe
Patriots fans outraged at Fanatics over Super Bowl replica jerseys, prompting apology
2026-02-04
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Kynetic's Fanatics raises $150M from Andreessen, Insight
2026-02-04
Sports Business Journal
Fanatics signs exclusive deal with David Beckham
2026-02-03
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