AI-Powered Principal Recruiter

seattlesoundersfc; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC seek a Principal Recruiter to lead talent acquisition across the clubs and RAVE Foundation. You will drive senior and executive searches, shape hiring strategies, and partner with executive leadership to build strong, diverse teams.

You will guide recruiting practices, implement responsible use of AI and automation, and create scalable processes that improve candidate experiences and outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience including leadership and executive hires.
• Experience raising hiring standards by improving processes and systems.
• Experience leading complex, confidential searches and advising senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of structured interviewing and candidate assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition and hiring across Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC, and the RAVE Foundation.
• Run complex searches with discretion and build trusted relationships with leaders and candidates.
• Define behaviors and cultural fit; assess candidates with structured evaluation.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities.
• Set and uphold hiring standards with the Chief People Officer using consistent practices.
• Lead responsible AI, automation, and recruiting technology adoption to improve effectiveness.
• Establish recruiting metrics and reporting to inform decisions and improvements.
• Equip hiring managers to hire better, faster with guidance and coaching.
• Build proactive talent pipelines across both clubs; mentor junior team members.
• Partner to align recruiting with compensation practices and organizational priorities.
• Champion compliant recruiting with privacy and accountability; perform other duties.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent acquisition

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Hiring process optimization

Structured interviewing

Job description

Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC seek a Principal Recruiter to lead talent acquisition across the clubs and RAVE Foundation. You will drive senior and executive searches, shape hiring strategies, and partner with executive leadership to build strong, diverse teams.

You will guide recruiting practices, implement responsible use of AI and automation, and create scalable processes that improve candidate experiences and outcomes across the organization.