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Fixed Term Contract Recruiter, APAC

Shanghai, China

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 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 Summary

The Fixed Term Contract Recruiter, APAC (China & Japan Focus) is a hands-on, delivery-driven role responsible for executing end-to-end recruitment across the APAC region, with a primary focus on the China and Japan markets. Based in Shanghai, this contract role plays a critical part in supporting business growth by delivering timely, high-quality hiring outcomes in fast-moving and competitive talent markets.

This role reports into the Director, Recruiting, International, who is responsible for setting overall recruiting strategy. The senior Recruiter will focus on execution, in-market delivery, and hiring momentum, bringing strong local market knowledge and operational rigor aligned with global best practices to the recruitment process.

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions within the APAC region, with a primary focus on China and Japan
  • Own full lifecycle recruitment delivery, from role intake and sourcing through offer management
  • Provide practical, delivery-focused guidance to Hiring Managers on candidate quality, hiring progress, and local market realities
  • Actively source, screen, and engage candidates using a mix of direct sourcing, referrals, and local and regional job boards specific to China and Japan, reducing reliance on external recruiting partners
  • Leverage local platforms and channels (e.g., China- and Japan-specific job boards, professional networks, and social platforms) to build strong, relevant candidate pipelines
  • Drive hiring momentum by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, escalating risks where needed, and keeping processes moving
  • Ensure accurate and timely recruitment data entry and reporting, supporting global visibility and decision-making
  • Deliver a consistently positive, professional, and locally appropriate candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment lifecycle
  • Utilize company-approved recruiting tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, to improve sourcing efficiency and speed
  • Collaborate closely with global recruitment team, regional HR partners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth hiring delivery
  • Maintain strong organization and prioritization in a fast-paced, delivery-oriented environment, managing multiple requisitions across markets simultaneously

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelors’ Degree and Minimum 5+ years’ experience in full lifecycle, hands-on recruitment for multinational corporations, with strong delivery experience across China and Japan
  • Corporate / in-house recruitment experience is essential
  • Proven ability to independently manage high-volume or complex requisitions while meeting tight timelines and agreed KPIs
  • Strong working knowledge of local China and Japan talent markets, including sourcing channels, job boards, and candidate engagement practices
  • Demonstrated experience using local job boards and platforms in China and Japan as part of an active sourcing strategy
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Hiring Managers at varying levels
  • Comfortable operating in a delivery-focused role with limited ambiguity around expectations and outcomes
  • Experience working with recruitment data, ATS systems, and reporting to track progress and identify issues
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, roles, and market conditions
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail
  • Fluency in English is required; Mandarin fluency is required; Japanese language capability is strongly preferred

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably expected within the scope and level of the role.

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

 

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