Lead Recruiter

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

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

We’re looking for a Lead Technical Recruiter to join our technical recruiting team and own full-cycle recruiting across engineering functions. As a senior individual contributor, you’ll partner directly with engineering leaders to translate hiring needs into targeted recruiting strategies, build high-quality pipelines, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution. You’ll independently manage complex searches, engage hard-to-find talent, and guide candidates and hiring teams through the recruiting process from intake to offer acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles, from intake and sourcing through interviews, offer negotiation, and closing.

• Partner with engineering leaders to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and establish effective interview and assessment plans.

• Build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive outreach, talent mapping, market research, and creative sourcing channels.

• Develop targeted outreach strategies that engage passive candidates and build relationships with high-priority talent.

• Quickly turn new hiring priorities into actionable search plans, independently building pipelines and moving qualified candidates through the funnel.

• Conduct recruiter screens to assess relevant experience, motivations, and alignment with role requirements.

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, sharing market insights and providing clear recommendations on search strategy, candidate profiles, and hiring decisions.

• Manage multiple searches and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining momentum and a strong candidate experience.

• Use recruiting data to evaluate pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and recommend adjustments that improve hiring outcomes.

• Partner with compensation, People, and business stakeholders to develop competitive offers and support successful candidate closing.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in Greenhouse.

• Share best practices, support teammates, and improve recruiting processes to help the team scale.

Experience and Skills

• 6+ years of technical recruiting experience, including full-cycle ownership of engineering searches.

• A proven track record of hiring technical talent across multiple levels, including senior individual contributors and engineering leadership.

• Strong hands-on sourcing skills, with demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates for difficult-to-fill roles.

• The ability to operate independently, move quickly, and make sound decisions with incomplete information.

• Experience partnering directly with engineering leaders and influencing hiring decisions through market knowledge, data, and thoughtful recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with candidates and stakeholders.

• Experience using an ATS and recruiting metrics to manage searches and improve results; Greenhouse experience is a plus.

• Experience succeeding in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment with evolving hiring needs.

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit  https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit  https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$101,650 — $201,000 USD

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