Specialist, Workforce & Recruitment, FIFA World Cup 2026

Specialist, Workforce & Recruitment, FIFA World Cup 2026

Department: Workforce, People & Culture

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Guadalajara

Description

Reporting organizationally to the Workforce & Recruitment Manager, the Workforce Recruitment Specialist 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. Please Note that this will be a 4 month-fixed term role

THE POSITION

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.

This role would be an immediate start.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Workforce & Recruitment Specialist for the FIFA World Cup 26 include:

• Partner with Function Area Leaders to understand the service levels, deliverables and people‑related needs within their workstream/department/division.
• Capture recruitment requirements, create and post appealing job ads on relevant platforms and social media. Conduct interviews, and coordinate background checks, screen applications through our Applicant Tracking System, creating customized interviews to engage with candidates where appropriate.
• Supporting managers through every stage of hiring, including live interviews with most suitable candidates.
• Coordinate and manage schedules, appointments, calendars and interviews as required in support of the recruitment team, ensuring efficient time management and coordination of activities
• Oversee (or conduct when necessary) pre‑employment applicant screening processes (i.e. background checks, reference calls).
• Lead and conclude contract negotiations.
• Stay updated on Recruitment trends and best practices, and adapt them to the specific needs and requirements of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Use stats and reports to analyse your contribution and learn for the future, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information in accordance with established protocols and compliance guidelines, and assisting in data entry and management
• Own your processes and create a great candidate experience.
• Assist in organizing meetings, onboarding sessions, and events, including preparing agendas/content, coordinating logistics, and managing documentation
• Handle ad‑hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic event environment

YOUR PROFILE

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in comparable role in an international, fast‑paced environment, preferability in the events and/or sports industry.
• Expertise in using various social media platforms to advance traction on sourcing of key roles.
• Demonstrated ability to project manage, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Ability to provide examples where excellent client service skills and the capacity to facilitate the needs of multiple business units has served you well in your career to date.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable adaptability and examples of where you’ve acted as a facilitator and/or negotiator.
• Experience working within a multicultural and or multinational organisation.

Languages

• Fluent in English and Spanish

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
• Demonstrable experience using online recruitment tools (e.g. Applicant Tracking Systems)