North Carolina Courage
Talent Acquisition Partner
North Carolina Courage - Manager
Raleigh · NC
Human Resources/Recruiting
1
8
hours ago
ABOUT US
The North Carolina Courage, a member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team.
The North Carolina Courage, a member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team.
As a member of our Club, you will contribute to an environment grounded in our Operational Standards: Set the Standard. Own the Results. Lead the Club. We are looking for individuals who embody Integrity, Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in everything they do and who are motivated to elevate the Courage through their work, attitude, and professionalism.
This is a hands-on role responsible for building recruiting processes and talent pipeline, capacity planning for full-time and seasonal staff, and partnering closely with leaders to bring top talent into the club. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building talent.
This is a hands-on role responsible for building recruiting processes and talent pipeline, capacity planning for full-time and seasonal staff, and partnering closely with leaders to bring top talent into the club. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building talent.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and own all full-cycle recruiting for all roles (front office, technical non-player, and seasonal staff)
- Accurately enter and maintain new hire and employee data within the HRIS, ensuring all records are complete, compliant, and up to date as part of the onboarding process
- Partner closely with the Employee Experience Manager to ensure timely, seamless handoffs of employees, fostering strong collaboration and a positive overall employee experience.
- Manage job postings, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles
- Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for ongoing and seasonal hiring needs
- Ensure a consistent, structured, and high-quality interview process
- Ensure talent joining the club aligns with the club’s Operational Standards and values.
- Manage recruiting workflows within Rippling (ATS and hiring tools)
- Standardize interview guides, scorecards, and hiring processes
- Track recruiting metrics (time to fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance rates)
- Continuously improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience
- Support workforce planning across departments, including high-volume seasonal hiring
- Lead workforce capacity planning for seasonal staffing needs (gameday, events, and peak periods), aligning hiring forecasts with business demand and operational goals.
- Partner with department leaders to proactively assess staffing gaps, optimize headcount allocation, and ensure efficient, cost-effective workforce deployment.
- Design, implement, and own a structured internship program that aligns with the club’s strategic goals and long-term talent pipeline needs.
- Partner cross-functionally to identify meaningful internship opportunities that provide real-world experience while supporting business priorities.
- Establish program standards, onboarding processes, and performance frameworks to ensure a high-quality, consistent intern experience and strong conversion to future full-time talent.
- Capacity planning for future growth
- Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience from application through offer
- Support employer branding efforts across job platforms and outreach channels
- Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3–5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Sports experience preferred
- Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities simultaneously
- Experience with an ATS or HRIS system (Rippling experience is a plus)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
OUR VALUES
We hire through the lens of our Club Values:
Integrity – Transparent, trustworthy relationships with our fans and ourselves.
Community – Creating a sense of belonging in a diverse, inclusive environment
Accountability – Responsible for our words, our actions, and our results.
Respect – Regard for treating others with dignity and acceptance.
Respect – Regard for treating others with dignity and acceptance.
Excellence - Strive towards greatness in ourselves, club, and community and culture.
WHY IT’S BETTER AT THE COURAGE
- Comprehensive Health Benefits. Choose between PPO or HSA options because your health matters on and off the pitch.
- Flexible PTO - We trust you to take the time you need to recharge, reset, and perform at your best. It’s simple: do great work, take great breaks.
- Work-From-Anywhere (2x per year) - Whether it’s visiting family or a change of scenery, enjoy the flexibility to work remotely outside the Raleigh area twice a year.
- In office work environment with flexibility to work from home for the 2026 season. The perfect balance for productivity and connection.
- 401(k) - Build your future with our 401(k) plan. Enrollment eligibility starts at 3 months.
- Courage Swag - Rep the badge with pride. Staff receive exclusive team apparel and gear throughout the season plus 4 season tickets to share with friends & family.
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.
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