Sporting HR Lead

Boston Legacy FC; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Behind-the-scenes access

Founding team culture

Job summary

Boston Legacy FC is seeking a Director of Sporting Human Resources to serve as the primary HR business partner for our sporting organization, reporting to the COO/CLO and partnering with the GM and coaching and performance staff.

You will own employee relations, conduct confidential investigations, guide conflict resolution, and lead performance-management cadence, coaching, and leadership development within the sporting team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive human resources or HR business partner experience, with substantial experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, or workplace investigations — including time supporting a sporting or professional sports organization.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Understanding of how a sporting organization operates and how its people work together, including relationships among coaches, athletic trainers, medical and performance staff, GMs, and soccer operations.
• Proven skill as a mediator and facilitator of difficult conversations, with the ability to remain neutral and build trust with staff and leaders alike.
• Working knowledge of employment law as it relates to workplace conduct, harassment and discrimination complaints, and investigations.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering HR training programs and administering LMS platforms, ideally with a focus on manager and employee relations training.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, maturity, discretion, and judgment, with the ability to be a credible, neutral partner trusted by leaders and staff alike.
• A builder’s mindset — comfortable creating structures, programs, and processes from the ground up in a start-up environment, and driving consistent results.
• Willingness and ability to travel to matches and events, and to work evenings and weekends as the schedule requires.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Boston Legacy FC background check as well as a separate background check as required by the NWSL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated employee relations and HR business partner to the sporting organization, reporting to the COO/CLO and partnering closely with the GM and sporting department leaders.
• Act as the neutral and confidential point of contact for employee relations matters across sporting staff - fielding concerns, conducting intake, and determining appropriate paths to resolution.
• Lead workplace investigations for the sporting organization, including fact-finding, witness interviews, documentation, and recommended outcomes, in close partnership with Legal.
• Mediate conflict between individuals, teams, and departments within the sporting organization, coaching leaders and staff through difficult conversations and disputes.
• Advise sporting leadership on team dynamics, communication, and collaboration across coaches, athletic trainers, medical and performance staff, the GM, and soccer operations.
• Own the performance management cadence for sporting staff, including goal-setting, structured 1:1 frameworks, and regular feedback cycles, with an eye toward surfacing and resolving issues before they eliminate.
• Build leadership capability across the sporting staff, coaching and enabling coaches, technical staff, and department heads to manage their teams and handle conflict effectively.
• Build and administer HR training programs and own the LMS for the sporting department, with an emphasis on manager training in conflict resolution, respectful workplace conduct, and employee relations fundamentals.
• Partner with the business-side People team and Legal to ensure consistent, well-documented handling of employee relations matters, while recruiting, HR administration, and payroll remain with that team.
• Help define and reinforce the cultural standards, behaviors, and norms of a championship-caliber sporting organization.
• Stay current on employee relations and employment law best practices from other NWSL and professional sports teams, and continually evolve internal processes.
• Travel to home matches and select away matches and events as needed, while maintaining a primary on-site presence in Massachusetts with the team.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Mediation

HR business partner

Employment law knowledge

LMS administration

Training design

Manager coaching

Start-up mindset

Travel willingness

Tools

LMS platforms

HRIS

Investigations tools

Job description

About Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC (the “Club”) is Boston’s professional women’s soccer team, competing in the National Women’s Soccer League since our inaugural 2026 season. We are dedicated to building a championship-caliber organization on and off the pitch. We are passionate about advancing women’s sports, investing in our local community, and redefining the future of professional soccer. As a club with a big vision, we’re building something extraordinary from the ground up and looking for entrepreneurial team members who want to help shape what comes next.

The Role

Boston Legacy FC is seeking a Director of Sporting Human Resources to serve as the dedicated employee relations and HR business partner to our sporting organization. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Legal Officer and partnering closely with the General Manager, this role is embedded with the sporting side of the Club, supporting our coaching staff, technical and performance teams, athletic training and medical staff, and football operations.

This is a builder role for an experienced HR Business Partner who is skilled at navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, resolving conflict, and building trust in a high-performance environment. You will serve as the primary, trusted point of contact for employee relations matters within the sporting organization: fielding concerns, leading investigations, mediating conflict between staff members and departments, and advising sporting leaders on how to handle sensitive personnel situations with fairness and consistency. You will also own the performance management cadence, feedback structures, and manager coaching that help build a healthy, accountable, high-trust sporting environment — one that is built to win on and off the pitch.

This is primarily a staff-facing role. All recruiting, HR administration, and payroll functions are owned by the Club’s business-side People Operations team, allowing you to focus entirely on employee relations, conflict resolution, and strengthening the sporting culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated employee relations and HR business partner to the sporting organization, reporting to the COO/CLO and partnering closely with the GM and sporting department leaders.
• Act as the neutral and confidential point of contact for employee relations matters across sporting staff - fielding concerns, conducting intake, and determining appropriate paths to resolution.
• Lead workplace investigations for the sporting organization, including fact-finding, witness interviews, documentation, and recommended outcomes, in close partnership with Legal.
• Mediate conflict between individuals, teams, and departments within the sporting organization, coaching leaders and staff through difficult conversations and disputes.
• Advise sporting leadership on team dynamics, communication, and collaboration across coaches, athletic trainers, medical and performance staff, the GM, and soccer operations.
• Own the performance management cadence for sporting staff, including goal-setting, structured 1:1 frameworks, and regular feedback cycles, with an eye toward surfacing and resolving issues before they eliminate.
• Build leadership capability across the sporting staff, coaching and enabling coaches, technical staff, and department heads to manage their teams and handle conflict effectively.
• Build and administer HR training programs and own the LMS for the sporting department, with an emphasis on manager training in conflict resolution, respectful workplace conduct, and employee relations fundamentals.
• Partner with the business-side People team and Legal to ensure consistent, well-documented handling of employee relations matters, while recruiting, HR administration, and payroll remain with that team.
• Help define and reinforce the cultural standards, behaviors, and norms of a championship-caliber sporting organization.
• Stay current on employee relations and employment law best practices from other NWSL and professional sports teams, and continually evolve internal processes.
• Travel to home matches and select away matches and events as needed, while maintaining a primary on-site presence in Massachusetts with the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive human resources or HR business partner experience, with substantial experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, or workplace investigations — including time supporting a sporting or professional sports organization.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated understanding of how a sporting organization operates and how its people work together, including the relationships and interdependencies among coaches, athletic trainers, medical and performance staff, general managers, and soccer operations.
• Proven skill as a mediator and facilitator of difficult conversations, with the ability to remain neutral and build trust with staff and leaders alike.
• Working knowledge of employment law as it relates to workplace conduct, harassment and discrimination complaints, and investigations.
• Hands‑on experience designing and delivering HR training programs and administering LMS platforms, ideally with a focus on manager and employee relations training.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, maturity, discretion, and judgment, with the ability to be a credible, neutral partner trusted by leaders and staff alike.
• A builder’s mindset — comfortable creating structures, programs, and processes from the ground up in a start‑up environment, and driving consistent results.
• Willingness and ability to travel to matches and events, and to work evenings and weekends as the schedule requires.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Boston Legacy FC background check as well as a separate background check as required by the NWSL.

What We Offer

At Boston Legacy FC, we believe taking care of our team off the pitch is what allows us to compete at the highest level on it. Our benefits and culture reflect that commitment:

• Competitive Compensation — salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage — medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, plus mental health support.
• Financial Future — 401(k) plan with employer match to help you invest in what’s next.
• Time to Recharge — paid time off, sick leave, and recognized holidays.
• Behind-the-Scenes Access — experience matchdays, events, and club moments as an essential member of the team building Boston’s professional women’s soccer club from day one.
• A Founding Team Culture — join a tight-knit, mission‑driven group where every voice matters, ideas move fast, and the work you do leaves a lasting mark on the club, the league, and the city.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a founding team creating a legacy — literally. Boston Legacy FC is more than a soccer club; it’s a movement. We offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of a professional sports organization in one of the most passionate sports markets in the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Boston Legacy FC is dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve on and off the pitch.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to support you.

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 145,000 USD per year (Boston Office)