Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)

THE JOB / Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)

PEOPLE & CULTURE / Responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring high-quality temporary and contract talent across our national business portfolio, with a focus on hospitality, event marketing, and early career roles.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, and Miami, FL. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.

WHEN YOU’LL WORK

Contract Dates: Immediate – May 31, 2026 (dates flexible)

Contract Type: W-2 Employment

Hours: 40hrs/week

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

You’ll be the organizational support of the talent acquisition team, ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient execution of hiring operations. From job setup and candidate scheduling to onboarding and compliance tracking, you’ll help keep our recruiting engine running at full speed. This role will be critical in supporting hiring for our large-scale FIFA World Cup™ programs, helping staff 500+ event and operations roles nationwide.

• Support pre-employment and onboarding processes, including background checks, document collection, and system setup.
• Maintain organized candidate records and hiring documentation across multiple systems.
• Schedule candidate interviews and coordinate logistics between hiring teams and applicants.
• Provide operational and administrative support for the FIFA World Cup™ hiring project and other large-scale events.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to monitor hiring progress and report on key metrics.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that streamline communication and reduce time to fill.

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or administrative support.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume or event-based hiring strongly preferred.
• Experience using Greenhouse ATS or Workday HCM is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Comfortable managing data, reporting, and documentation in spreadsheets or HR systems.
• Enthusiasm for learning and supporting dynamic, people-focused processes.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Flexibility and willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Anticipated travel level: Low (0–15%).

Compensation: $22/hour. This role is not overtime-eligible. Contract positions with Octagon are not benefits-eligible.  

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.