United Soccer League

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)

Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)

The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.

Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."

Position Purpose

This entry-level Human Resources Generalist position will assist with a variety of HR functions including recruitment, sourcing, team member engagement activities, onboarding, and more. This position will have a focus on sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top candidates for positions and internships throughout multiple departments within USL.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support People Operations functions including recruitment, retention, team member engagement, team member relations, learning & development, and more.
• Responsible for the recruitment workflow - reviewing resumes, screening candidates via phone/virtual meetings, conducting reference checks, coordinating in-person/virtual interviews, etc.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates for a variety of positions both current and future.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of recruiting outlets to maximize position visibility.
• Build strong relationships with universities, educational institutions, and staffing institutions to drive potential candidates to USL positions and internship programs.
• Respond to position and application inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Partner with department leaders to create job descriptions and post approved positions to recruiting platforms.
• Partner with department leaders to review current staffing needs and assist with developing staffing action plans.
• Manage United Soccer League's Work Experience - Internship Program which operates each semester.
• Coordinate various team member engagement activities including volunteer opportunities, gatherings, team member events, etc.
• Lead new hire onboarding & orientation for team members and intern participants.
• Assist with other feedback workflows such as introductory check-ins, performance reviews, and similar.
• Partner with USL member clubs to provide human resources best practices and recommendations to maximize their strategic People Operations.
• Support HR administrative tasks including entering new hire data, auditing team member information and data, maintaining accurate and current team member personnel files, and more.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional human resources experience in a generalist or similar capacity required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional experience in recruiting and candidate sourcing highly preferred.
• Must be a champion of people and driving engagement & culture within organizations.
• Previous experience with talent acquisition and recruiting platforms preferred.
• Previous experience with HRIS / payroll platforms preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters and team member information is required.
• Aware of State and Federal law and compliance requirements.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• Must be people-oriented, highly engaged, and have a focus on providing an excellent team member, candidate, and member club experience.
• Must be able to maintain a consistent in-person presence at USL HQ.
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, member clubs, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-faceted, fast, fluid, and deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must.
• Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if / when necessary.
• Must have U.S. work authorization.

Work Environment

Based in Tampa, FL, USL Headquarters provides a vibrant and open working environment designed to promote collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and knowledge sharing. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity, communication, and teamwork.

Currently, USL HQ operates on a hybrid work model. From Monday to Thursday, team members gather in person to harness the power of face-to-face collaboration. This not only strengthens the bonds within the team but also enhances communication and innovation. On Fridays, we transition to a remote work setup, providing our team with the flexibility to manage their tasks in an environment of their choosing.

Typical USL HQ hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm ET. Evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel may be necessary based on business demands.

We have great Perks - Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health HSA and FSA
• 401k w/ up to 6% company match
• Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts
• Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days
• Business Casual Dress
• Optional Remote Work Fridays
• And More!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

1. Do you have previous human resources experience within a generalist or similar capacity? If so, how long?
2. Do you have previous experience recruiting, building, and maintaining candidate pipelines?
3. Do you have prior human resources experience with a sports team, league, or agency? If so, with which organization(s)?
4. This entry-level position is a full-time role at our USL HQ office located in Tampa, FL and requires a consistent in-person presence at USL HQ. If selected for this position, when could you begin employment?
5. What is your hourly/salary expectation for this position (Response Required)?
6. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?
7. Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?

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