HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

Location: Wembley Stadium, London

Contract: Fixed-term | February 2027 – Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world-class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

UEFA EURO is one of the world’s largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large-scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.

The Role

The HR Coordinator facilitates the employee lifecycle through UK&I 2028, ensuring a smooth experience through both employment processes and supporting with any ad hoc queries.

What you’ll be doing

• Timely and accurate production of employment documents and materials across the employee lifecycle(starters, changes & leavers).

• Regular maintenance of employment records, ensuring compliance to legal and audit requirements.

• Timely and accurate data input, ensuring the integrity of the data in the system is maintained.

• Ensure the accuracy of payroll data each month.

• Support managers and employees with using self-service.

• Maintain and update the payroll tracker.

• Monitor the completion of probation period, including liaising with the line manager about the outcome before the due date, and prepare any documentation as required.

• Proactively respond to front line queries from the business and provide low risk HR advice (where

applicable).

• Actively look for and identify opportunities for improvement, using initiative to amend processes and templates when inconsistencies have been identified.

• Provide administration support across the annual HR processes including PDR, annual salary review, bonus, engagement survey.

• Support employee engagement activities, including monthly team updates and social events.

• Undertake additional duties as required to meet evolving project needs.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working in a high-volume HR administration environment.

• Confident speaking to people at all levels and presenting information face to face & via Teams (as required).

• A high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

• Experience managing multiple priorities & stakeholders.

• Experience working under pressure to tight deadlines.

Please see the attached role profile for full details.

How you’ll succeed

• Adaptable – responds positively to change.
• Collaboration – works effectively with others.
• Explainer – communicates clearly and simply.
• Inclusion – values different perspectives.
• Performance Focus – delivers high-quality work on time.
• Personal Responsibility – takes ownership.
• Positive Impact – maintains a constructive approach.
• Pride – produces work to a high standard.

These strengths may be assessed during application, assessment and interview.

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (including 25 days holiday, pension and private medical insurance), alongside the opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.

Location & Working Pattern

Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.

• 2027: Minimum 3 days a week onsite
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery

Application Process

Our process is designed to be clear and fair:

1. Application review.
2. Online assessment
3. Interview(s) – typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage in Wembley Stadium.
4. Offer.

Everyone is welcome

We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

We’re building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and don’t expect a traditional career path.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments—please contact [email protected] .