FIFA

Recruitment

• Reporting organizationally to the Head of Recruiting, the 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.
• 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.
• The main responsibilities and oversights of the Recruitment Specialist for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
• Partner with Functional Area Leaders to understand the service levels, deliverables and people-related needs within their workstream/department/division.
• Conduct interviews, and, Pre screen applications through our Applicant Tracking System, create customized interviews to engage with candidates where appropriate.
• Oversee and conduct pre-employment applicant screening processes
• Stay updated on Recruitment trends and best practices, and adapt them to the specific needs and requirements of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Own your processes and create a great candidate experience.
• Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic event environment
• Transition seamlessly from recruitment responsibilities to operational support during tournament events, assisting with staff mobilization and management as required.
• Collaborate with HR and workforce teams to adapt recruitment processes to meet high-intensity, time-sensitive tournament requirements, ensuring rapid deployment of personnel across venues.
• Coordinate with other operational teams to ensure that recruitment aligns with logistical and staffing needs during tournament phases, providing a proactive approach to personnel planning.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline across both permanent and contract roles, with a focus on securing talent for tournament-specific operational positions.
• Foster ongoing relationships with potential candidates and industry networks, engaging passive talent and building a community that can support the World Cup’s staffing demands.
• Utilize social media, professional networks, and other platforms to expand reach and engagement, nurturing relationships with candidates and promoting FIFA2026 Inc. as an employer of choice.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience by maintaining timely communication, providing feedback, and building a positive image of FIFA2026 Inc. throughout the recruitment process.
• Liaise with senior managers and department heads, acting as a trusted advisor on recruitment needs and trends, with a keen focus on the cultural and operational uniqueness of the FIFA organization.
• Work closely with HR, workforce planning, and other internal departments to create a smooth and efficient recruitment process that aligns with organizational goals and timelines.

Recruitment Specialist

Accountant

• Booking and processing supplier invoices in SAP.
• Reviewing and validating employee expense.
• Performing vendor account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end closing task.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.
• Contributing to general ledger accounting activities.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Finance processes

Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accountant

Project Manager

• Support the evolution, implementation and educational processes of refereeing technologies — including the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, the Football Video Support (FVS) solution, and any other current or future officiating technologies — ensuring their effective integration into operational, technical and training frameworks
• Support the Refereeing VAR-FVS Project Lead on all strategic, technical, organisational and administrative matters
• Provide technical expertise for refereeing projects and strategic initiatives
• Attend FIFA tournaments, workshops and refereeing courses as assigned
• Prepare, manage and deliver practical training sessions on the field of play
• Prepare and deliver theory-based and classroom training sessions
• Provide continuous technical support to match officials, instructors and assessors
• Contribute to the development of technical guidelines, educational materials and refereeing standards

VAR-FVS Project Manager

Product Manager

• Lead digital product strategy and delivery, managing the full lifecycle of FIFA’s digital content products across owned platforms and ensuring alignment with divisional priorities and business objectives
• Drive innovation and performance by developing scalable solutions, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring tools and platforms reflect evolving audience needs and technologies
• Coordinate cross‑divisional collaboration to align platform functionality with communications, editorial, and stakeholder requirements
• Champion user‑centric design and operational excellence, ensuring all digital products deliver a consistent, engaging, and world‑class experience for both content creators and audiences.
• Define and deliver FIFA’s digital product vision across all owned and operated platforms, managing the complete product lifecycle from ideation to optimisation
• Align product strategies with divisional objectives and the Football Unites the World: Strategic Objectives for the Global Game (2023–2027) vision, ensuring a balance between creativity, functionality, and efficiency
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, calendars, and budgets that support the organisation’s communications and storytelling priorities
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations that shape FIFA’s long‑term digital direction
• Oversee development and execution of product requirements — including editorial, multimedia, statistical, and technical elements — ensuring all deliverables meet quality, performance, and deadline expectations
• Coordinate product rollouts, sprint planning, and testing cycles in close collaboration with editorial, technical, and communications teams
• Manage platform integrations and key features such as SEO, search, video infrastructure, and API configurations to maintain high editorial and technical standards
• Validate and optimise products through user acceptance testing and post‑launch performance reviews
• Lead requirements‑gathering workshops and working sessions with internal stakeholders to translate business and editorial needs into prioritised product roadmaps
• Foster cross‑divisional collaboration between the Communications Division, IT, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and shared accountability
• Represent digital product interests in cross‑functional projects, such as CMS, CRM, or regional platform initiatives, ensuring communications objectives are consistently embedded
• Support and coordinate multilingual, multimedia, photographic, and statistical content operations across FIFA’s digital ecosystem
• Manage editorial and content tools (e.g. FIFA Content Management System, FIFA Digital Hub), ensuring effective governance, live support, and optimal asset tagging and organisation
• Oversee communications‑specific digital products to guarantee that all digital channels reflect FIFA’s brand, editorial quality, and compliance standards
• Support the integration of corporate and competition‑related video content, maintaining high technical and editorial consistency
• Drive digital transformation by promoting a culture of experimentation and adopting emerging technologies, including AI‑enhanced tools, to improve efficiency and creativity
• Conduct ongoing research, benchmarking, and trend analysis to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
• Ensure accurate product documentation, data reporting, and transparency throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Champion user‑centred design principles and scalable product ecosystems that strengthen FIFA’s digital reach and organisational agility

Senior Communications Digital Product Manager

• Tax accounting and reconciliation: Assist in maintaining the sale and use tax related accounting records and periodical reconciliations.
• Manage periodical sales and use tax returns filing and remittance.
• Lead processes with state registration in new states, where applicable.
• Annual tax returns: Assist in preparation of U.S. federal and state Tax returns for tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c) (4) and supportive workpapers, prepare required IRS Tax Forms for domestic and foreign independent contractors; assist with annual Tax Return in Canada.
• Technical tax advice: Provide innovative tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax related risks, drive process improvements, and make recommendations.
• Internal control systems: Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Audit: Prepare and provide required documentation to respond to financial audits performed by external auditors.
• IRS and CRA: Manage and coordinate tax audits, respond to IRS/CRA and state auditors’ information and document requests.
• External partners: Work with tax consultants to ensure tax compliance and mitigate associated tax risks.
• Internal partners: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, legal, and compliance, to address tax-related issues and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Other items: As requested, assist, coordinate and review transfer pricing requirements, intercompany agreements, country-by-country filing requirements and any other tax relevant items, as well as handling various ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Recruitment Specialist

Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accountant

VAR-FVS Project Manager

Senior Communications Digital Product Manager

Tax Manager