Coordinator, Recruitment, FIFA World Cup 2026

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. 

Reporting organizationally to the Head of Workforce, the Workforce Recruitment Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the full life cycle recruitment operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — a once-in-a-lifetime, high-volume global event involving 48 teams, 1,200+ players, and 16 host venues across three countries. 

This is a high-intensity, high-volume administrative role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities under pressure. The coordinator will be expected to handle a large workload while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and a consistent level of professionalism in all interactions.

This position demands a proactive, highly organized individual who can operate efficiently in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment — supporting multiple recruiters and workforce leads while ensuring that hiring, onboarding, and documentation processes run smoothly and on time.

This will be a 6-month temporary contract role.

The main responsibilities of the Workforce Recruitment Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 2026 include:   

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. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with HR, Workforce Planning, and Functional Area teams to align on hiring priorities, processes, and timelines. 
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and venue teams to support personnel readiness ahead of tournament phases. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, helping streamline high-volume administrative workflows and improve documentation standards. 

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. 

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 do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.

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 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. 
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Outlook,) and Applicant Tracking Systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. 
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes. 

Languages

• Fluent 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.