Talent Acquisition Coordinator
- Application Deadline: Jan. 19, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Services / HR Development
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: asap
Application deadline: 19.01.2026
Main goal
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support high-volume recruitment for UEFA EURO 2028 and other roles across UEFA/ UEFA Events SA. Working closely with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders, this role leads the end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and professional experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
Key responsibilities
- Own the full recruitment process for a diverse range of roles for UEFA EURO 2028 as well as dedicated business units within UEFA
- Attract & recruit diverse talents and provide a high-quality recruitment experience to candidates
- Conduct first-stage interviews and share clear hiring recommendations
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, hiring managers and business units to meet recruitment timelines and staffing needs.
- Produce recruitment reports, ensure compliance with UEFA standards, and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the processes.
- Ensure ATS accuracy, prepare offers and contracts, and support pre-employment and onboarding steps.
- Contribute to cross-functional staff-related projects and talent acquisition projects, such as employer branding initiatives, recruitment process enhancements, etc.
Great Place to Work
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Receive an annual recognition payment
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Work on UEFA matches and be at the heart of our football competitions
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- Previous experience in recruitment, ideally supporting large-scale events, sports or international organisations is a plus.
Languages:
- English / proficient
- other languages are a plus
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Excellent communication skills in English with natural talent to build strong relationships
- Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage high application volumes efficiently
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure, without compromising on quality or attention to detail
- A positive, open-minded and collaborative mindset, combined with adaptability and a hands-on approach
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
1. Submit an ApplicationYou can find details of all vacancies on our recruitment portal and set up job alerts.
2. Online interview Depending on the role, we will hold either a short online interview or send you a request to record an online video interview. This is a chance for us to get to know you better - how you work, what motivates you and what are your expectations.
3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the situation, we conduct approx. 1-2 hour online or face-to-face interviews and assessments that allow you to showcase your skills and personality.
4. Final decisionWhether your application was successful or not, you will receive meaningful feedback from us about your application.
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