People Coordinator

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hybrid working opportunity, 2 days per week in office

About the IB

If you’re looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world.

Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the Job

Join an international organization where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on people and culture. This role is perfect for an experienced People Coordinator or someone eager to take their first step into HR. You’ll be involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to development and beyond, gaining hands‑on experience that will shape your career.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting global People projects, collaborate with colleagues around the world, and grow your skills in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

We offer hybrid working, with two days per week in the office—usually Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasionally Mondays for inductions)—giving you the flexibility to balance work and life while staying connected with the team.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding

• Manage all aspects of the onboarding process to ensure a smooth experience, including delivering engaging and welcoming induction sessions for new employees.

Training

• Take ownership of planning and coordinating impactful regional training programs—sourcing the best vendors, shaping content to meet business needs, and ensuring seamless delivery.

Recruitment

• Play a key role in recruitment by coordinating and administering activities, with the opportunity to get involved in the full end-to-end hiring process.

Data Management

• Keep our people data accurate and up to date across systems, maintain database integrity, and ensure payroll is informed of any changes—helping us run efficiently and effectively.
• Drive employee engagement by organizing creative monthly wellbeing activities and designing an inspiring annual calendar of events that promote health and happiness at work.

Minute Taking

• Take clear and accurate minutes during HR meetings, such as Union meetings, Sickness Reviews and Grievance hearings, ensuring timely distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Work within a supportive team environment that offers mentoring and guidance to help you grow and develop your career.

Technical Skills

• Utilize excellent IT skills across PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint and Excel to support various HR processes and reporting.

About You

You’ll have excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the professionalism to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Building strong, collaborative relationships will be central to your role, as well as delivering exceptional service to colleagues and stakeholders.
While not essential, a CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable however support with this is something which could be possible as part of the successful candidate’s professional development.

Applications are being received until 11.59pm on Friday 23 January 2026.

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Annual pay review
• Flexi Hours with our core hours as 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. You can flex your 37.5 hours per week around this
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible benefits allowance at 1.5% of your annual salary
• Health and wellness schemes
• Disability Confident Employer
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out and Gym Memberships
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking