Director, People & Engagement

Major League Soccer•New York, NY

4d•$120,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, People & Engagement will lead the organization’s employee engagement and internal employee communications strategies, with a focus on creating a connected, informed, and inclusive employee experience. The individual in this role will develop and execute programs that strengthen culture, engagement, and belonging; lead the strategy and governance of Employee Resource Groups; partner with HR people leaders and Talent Team on inclusive practices and oversee internal employee communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
8+ years of progressive experience in employee engagement, inclusion, internal communications, employee experience or related HR functions required
Experience leading company-wide employee engagement and culture initiatives.
Experience managing or supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or employee community programs.
Exceptional written, verbal, and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging employee communications.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
High level of commitment to produce quality work and convey organizational ethics, integrity and compliance.
Ability to exercise excellent judgement, confidentiality and sense of urgency.
Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail.
Acts with curiosity and takes the initiative to identify problems, offer creative solutions and resolve issues.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
Knowledge of the sport of soccer

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive employee engagement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Design, implement, and evaluate engagement initiatives that improve employee experience and retention.
Manage company-wide events, leadership forums, volunteer programs, and cultural celebrations.
Champion initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and employee belonging.
Identify emerging workplace trends and recommend innovative engagement practices.
Use employee feedback and workforce insights to identify opportunities and measure impact.
Share scalable tools, frameworks, and best practices with Club People leaders to support engagement efforts across the league.
Lead the organization's ERG strategy and governance model.
Manage and provide leadership, coaching, and support to ERG executive sponsors and ERG leaders.
Ensure ERGs align with business objectives, talent development, recruiting, community engagement, and inclusion initiatives.
Manage ERG funding, reporting, and annual planning processes.
Measure program effectiveness through participation, employee feedback, and business impact.
Lead employee internal communications strategy to ensure employees receive timely, relevant, and engaging information.
Oversee employee communication channels including intranet, newsletters, email campaigns, digital signage, town halls, and collaboration platforms.
Develop communication plans supporting organizational change, business initiatives, and employee programs.
Ensure consistent messaging, tone, and brand across all employee communications.