Coordinator, Recruitment, FIFA World Cup 2026

Main Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations Support
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Workforce and Recruitment teams for large-scale hiring initiatives across multiple venues and functional areas.
Manage heavy scheduling and coordination for interviews, meetings, onboarding sessions, and recruitment-related events.
Ensure accurate documentation and consistent tracking of candidates and requisitions across systems (ATS, HRIS, and collaboration tools).
Maintain precise records and reporting to ensure compliance with FIFA standards and local employment regulations.

Candidate Experience & Communication
Serve as a key contact for candidates, ensuring timely communication, coordination, and follow-up throughout the hiring process.
Support a high-touch, high-volume candidate experience, maintaining professionalism and clarity even during peak recruitment periods.
Collaborate with recruitment managers and specialists to provide updates on candidate status and process progress.

Administrative & Logistical Execution
Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts quickly and effectively.
Prepare and organize recruitment documentation, interview materials, and onboarding resources.
Track and manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and follow-through.
Support logistics and administrative coordination for onboarding, training, and tournament-time deployment.
Assist in the organization of recruitment-related events, workforce briefings, and planning sessions.

Key Attributes

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage large-scale administrative operations and documentation under tight deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a high-pressure, event-driven environment with changing priorities.
• Process-minded, able to follow established workflows while identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Strong communicator, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Self-starter, capable of taking ownership of tasks, anticipating needs, and driving progress independently.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration, or event operations (preferably in large-scale or high-volume environments).
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
• Proven ability to manage documentation, scheduling, and reporting in high-volume operational settings.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in recruitment coordination, HR support, or administrative roles (high-volume environment preferred).
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.

Languages

• Fluently in English.
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus.

Technology

• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project).
• Skilled in applicant tracking systems, HRIS tools, online collaboration platforms, and project management software.
• Strong data management and documentation accuracy skills essential for audit-ready record keeping.