Europe Fixed Term Contract Recruiter

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 Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role: The Senior Recruiter, International at Fanatics Collectibles supports the business by delivering high-quality, efficient recruitment across multiple functions and markets. This role is a fixed term 6 month role responsible for full lifecycle recruitment, working closely with Hiring Managers to deliver strong hiring outcomes and consistently raising the bar.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment across multiple disciplines within the EMEA region.
• Partner closely with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and business context, providing practical guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Provide sound counsel to Hiring Managers on hiring progress, candidate assessment, market conditions, and role alignment.
• Achieve quantitative recruitment goals, including agreed KPIs such as time to fill, hiring volume, pipeline health, and candidate experience measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry and reporting of recruitment data, supporting leadership’s ability to leverage insights to identify issues, remove bottlenecks, and improve hiring outcomes.
• Proactively identify and resolve recruitment bottlenecks, escalating risks and implementing solutions to maintain momentum.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and workflows to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Actively utilize company-approved recruiting tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, to reduce time to fill and improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Source and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of methods while adhering to global recruitment processes and SLAs.
• Deliver a consistently positive and professional candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Partner effectively with regional Human Resources colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth hiring delivery.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives as required, such as hiring campaigns, process improvements, tooling reviews, or broader Talent Acquisition and People projects.
• Maintain strong organization and prioritization in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple roles and stakeholders effectively.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in full lifecycle recruitment, with strong experience recruiting across multiple countries within the EMEA region and a heavy emphasis in the UK.
• Prior corporate / in-house recruitment experience is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders while meeting agreed KPIs and service levels.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and at varying levels of the organization.
• Proven experience consulting with Hiring Managers and supporting hiring decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working with recruitment data and reporting to track progress and inform improvements.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technology.
• Experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems and HR platforms; comfort adopting new tools and technologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; database and reporting experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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