Talent Acquisition Partner

Role overview

Funko is a pop culture collectibles company known for its licensed products and its extensive character portfolio across many fandoms. The business is looking for a Global Talent Acquisition Partner to join the Burbank office and support hiring across different teams and time zones. In this role, you will own end-to-end recruiting, help create a strong candidate journey, and work closely with hiring managers and People & Culture leaders to build effective hiring pipelines and bring in top talent.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complete recruiting cycles for roles that support U.S. and international teams, with coverage that may include corporate, commercial, and operations hiring depending on business needs.
• Work with hiring managers to define role expectations, interview structure, scorecards, and recruitment timelines.
• Identify and engage candidates through sourcing channels such as professional networks, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Evaluate applicants, arrange interviews, and support stakeholders through selection and offer decisions.
• Keep candidate records, notes, and activity information current in the ATS; Jobvite experience is considered an advantage.
• Handle candidate communication from first contact through offer acceptance to ensure a responsive and polished experience.
• Coordinate offer steps and pre-onboarding activities with People & Culture to support smooth transitions.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and pipeline status, then share findings and suggestions to improve hiring results globally.
• Assist with global talent acquisition initiatives such as process enhancements, interview training, and talent mapping.
• Help establish consistent, scalable hiring practices across the company and support inclusive recruitment standards.
• Work with external recruitment partners, including agencies and vendors, where needed and assess quality and value.
• Stay informed about employment law updates and market conditions to help keep recruiting practices current and effective.
• Take on additional cross-functional tasks and projects as assigned.

Candidate profile

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Applicants should have 4 to 6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment; experience in consumer products is a plus.
• Hands-on familiarity with applicant tracking systems is expected, and Jobvite experience is preferred.
• Experience finding, engaging, and securing talent using both traditional and creative passive sourcing methods is important.
• Ability to use sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter to identify suitable candidates.
• Background in recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing leadership-level candidates up to VP level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-driven approach with comfort working through ambiguity and limited direction.
• Creative, persistent, confident, and consistently positive mindset.

Compensation and benefits

The base pay for this role in the selected city is between $73,600 and $110,000 per year. Actual pay may differ based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and location. In addition to base salary, the role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives and restricted stock units.

Funko provides a competitive benefits package, including full benefits and a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. The company also offers a creative workplace surrounded by people who enjoy pop culture.

Equal opportunity statement

Funko is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.

Work environment

The work setting is usually moderately noisy. In carrying out this role, the employee will regularly sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, and talk or hear. The role frequently requires reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally standing and walking. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Location note

This is an on-site role based in Burbank, California. Local candidates will be given first consideration.