Talent Acquisition Lead

 We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee and drive all recruitment and networking efforts for Inter Miami CF. This role will lead the recruiting function, manage and mentor the Recruiter, and remain deeply hands-on in full-cycle recruiting across the organization. In addition to recruiting execution, the Talent Acquisition Lead will play a key role in workforce planning and compensation strategy, leveraging data, market insights, and trends to build scalable, competitive hiring frameworks that support the club’s growth and high-performance culture. This position requires a professional who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders while also operating independently and taking full ownership of outcomes. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead, develop, and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce plans. 
• Manage, mentor, and support the Recruiter, providing direction, prioritization, coaching, and performance feedback. 
• Remain heavily involved in full-cycle recruiting for key, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles across all departments. 
• Partner with executive leadership and department heads on workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and hiring timelines. 
• Develop and maintain compensation bands and salary ranges in partnership with HR and leadership, informed by market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. 
• Monitor compensation and labor market trends to ensure Inter Miami CF remains competitive and aligned with industry standards. 
• Use recruiting metrics, workforce data, and market insights to drive decision-making, improve processes, and forecast hiring needs. 
• Oversee and participate in all phases of the recruitment process, from role intake through onboarding. 
• Collaborate closely with department leaders to create accurate, compelling job descriptions and hiring criteria. 
• Independently manage recruiting priorities and workflows while effectively coordinating with internal stakeholders. 
• Identify, evaluate, and implement effective sourcing strategies based on role requirements, data insights, and best practices. 
• Oversee job posting, advertising, and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent. 
• Source, screen, and assess candidates to ensure strong quality, fit, and diversity of pipelines. 
• Coordinate, prepare for, and conduct interviews; advise hiring managers on structured interviewing and selection best practices. 
• Serve as a strategic partner during the offer process, including compensation recommendations, incentives, start dates, and negotiation guidance within established bands. 
• Ensure all recruiting and compensation-related activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and internal policies. 
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and external talent networks. 
• Represent Inter Miami CF at job fairs, networking events, and recruiting sessions. 
• Continuously network and cultivate long-term relationships with prospective candidates. 
• Oversee reference checks and related pre-employment processes as needed. 
• Support and help organize onboarding and orientation programs for new hires. 
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting and workforce metrics to leadership, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. 
• Lead or contribute to special projects related to talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation, and employer branding. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or related field preferred.  
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant talent acquisition or recruitment experience, including experience leading or mentoring others. 
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. 
• Demonstrated experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting execution.  
• Experience developing or managing compensation bands, salary benchmarking, and market analysis. 
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret recruiting and compensation data to inform decisions. 
• Very strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. 
• Self-directed, dependable, professional and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions and build excellent working relationships. 
• Reputation for integrity, dedicated work ethic, confidentiality and desire for ownership and accountability. 
• Deep understanding of relevant employment laws and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve daily challenges. 
• Strong work ethic: team player with a positive “get the job done” attitude.  
• Proficiency with Paylocity; ATS; Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Strong passion and understanding of fútbol and fútbol culture. 
• This position functions primarily at the Coral Gables location but will also require work in Fort Lauderdale, Wynwood and potential new locations. Must have reliable means of transportation.  
• Ability to travel when required. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation: 

• Inter Miami CF offers a competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance and 401k retirement plan.

Applicants must have work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis and must not require work visa sponsorship from Inter Miami CF now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.

All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check. 

Inter Miami CF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law