Senior Coordinator, Human Resources - Sporting

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description 

The Senior Coordinator, Human Resources, is a trusted partner to employees and leaders across the Federation, helping shape a positive and high-performing workplace. In this hybrid role—on-site three days a week at our National Training Center located in Fayetteville, GA, 22 miles from central Atlanta—you will be at the heart of the employee experience, driving key HR initiatives from onboarding and offboarding to engagement, performance, training, and data insights. If you are a detail-driven, people-centered professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves making an impact, this is your opportunity to gain experience and contribute meaningfully across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Track the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes, ensuring a seamless experience for employees supporting National Teams operations, performance and coaching. 
• Audit, maintain, and ensure all job descriptions are accurate, up to date, and centrally stored, reflecting evolving operational and organizational needs.
• Support performance review, compensation reporting, and data-driven HR processes.
• Partner closely with the HR Business Partner team and leaders to coach, advise, and implement HR best practices.
• Support employee investigations and relations with fairness and consistency.
• Contribute to building an engaged and respectful workplace culture across the Federation.
• Support employees working in non-traditional schedules, including evenings, weekends, travel periods, and peak operational times tied to competitions and events.
• Maintain accurate employee data and reporting to support operational, compliance, and competition-related workforce needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field. 
• Three plus years’ experience; or combination of years of experience and education. 
• Familiarity with HR concepts and employment laws.
• Analytical person and critical thinking skills. 
• General knowledge of soccer.
• Capable of working in fast-paced, event-driven, and high-performance environments, where priorities may shift based on competition schedules and organizational needs.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission while supporting elite sport operations and organizational goals.
• Evidence of the practice of an elevated level of confidentiality and emotional maturity.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). 

Desired Qualifications 

• Exposure to sports, athletics, or live event environments.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written, presentation).
• General knowledge of soccer structure and its competitive landscape.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends as needed.
• Highly organized with a record of prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. 
• Comfortable working with senior, high-touch stakeholders.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. 

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.