Reporting organizationally to the Head of Workforce, the Workforce Recruitment Coordinator will help serve Workforce full life cycle recruitment efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues. This role will be responsible for providing comprehensive recruitment administrative support, assisting in managing workforce operations, including the smooth coordination of onboarding tasks and activities.
Further, this role will oversee the candidate experience through the employee lifecycle, coordinating schedules, managing correspondence, organizing meetings and interviews in support of the recruitment team, maintaining records and documents, assisting with logistical arrangements, and providing general HR administrative support to ensure smooth operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities of the Workforce Recruitment Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 2026 include:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce and Recruitment Teams assisting with various tasks and activities to ensure smooth functioning of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Coordinate and manage schedules, appointments, calendars and interviews as required in support of the recruitment team, ensuring efficient time management and coordination of activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and coordination of Workforce Operations and onboarding activities.
- Assist in organizing meetings, onboarding sessions, and events, including preparing agendas/content, coordinating logistics, and managing documentation.
- Maintain records and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information in accordance with established protocols and compliance guidelines, and assisting in data entry and management.
- Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic event environment
YOUR PROFILE
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or similar level of higher education) preferred but not required
Work Experience
- 6+ months of experience in an administrative support function
- Strong communication skills – oral and written
- Experience using an application tracking system or CRM
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
Languages
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
