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 (ie 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
