HR Coordinator

Organisation: UK & Ireland 2028 Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: HR Coordinator

Location: Wembley Stadium, London (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Contract: Fixed-term | October 2026 – 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.

This role supports the successful delivery of the UK&I 2028 Tournament through inclusive, values-driven and performance-focused contribution. The role is expected to model our organisational values: Embrace the Opportunity, Achieve Excellence, and Thrive Together.

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

Essential experience and skills:
• Experience of working in a fast paced, 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.

- 2026: 3 days/week onsite
- 2027: 3–4 days/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 (role dependent).
3. Interview(s) – typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage in Wembley Stadium.
4. Offer.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout.

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 careers@uki2028.com.

All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.
How to apply: Please apply on our careers site: https://careers.uki2028.com/job/881983