Director, Human Resources Business Partner- 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 ambitions 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 Human Resources Business Partner will be the key HR resource to our Sporting Department and will develop and deliver people strategies that support the “U.S. Way”, a comprehensive strategy to enhance player development and elevate the overall standard of soccer in the United States. This role will be a very hands-on and agile role as we develop the new Arthur M.

Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center and build out a world-class HR Business Partner model.

The position formulates partnerships across the Sporting departments and HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. This position is a generalist in nature, but focuses on recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, culture, training & development, and performance management.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Manage the recruitment life cycle for the Sporting organization for all full time, part time and interns in partnership with our Recruitment Process Outplacement partner.
• Responsible for guidance, counsel, and training to hiring managers in order to employ diverse recruitment strategies and best practices with the result of a highly qualified diverse workforce.
• Utilize industry and current workplace best practices to recruit, retain, and manage a talented workforce.

Training & Development

Work in partnership with the HR Organization to:

• Identify and recommend program improvements, process improvements, and continual use of technology to streamline communication in order to ensure proper notification of any and all employee communications as well as ensure company is in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Design and deliver training programs and organization best practices (ex. such as Supervisor/first time manager 101, policy and procedures, disciplinary process, performance management tools, employment law, documentation of employee performance and issues; how to interview; how to properly complete appraisals).
• Reinforce accountability at each level of the organization for supervision and enforcement of policy, and relevant laws that policies are based on.
• Establish transparent and two way communication between managers and non-management staff through skill development and awareness of policies.
• Work collaboratively with the VP, Inclusion and Engagement to ensure DEI is embedded in training programs.

Human Resources Consulting/Employee Relations/Performance Management

• Provide counsel and guidance to managers for the performance management program with the result of consistent application of company performance expectations.
• Provide assistance on the resolution of personnel related issues and conduct internal investigations when necessary.
• Identify, design and implement employee relations initiatives to foster engagement and an inclusive culture with focus on reinforcing company culture and goals.

Generalist and Management Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Ma…