People Coordinator

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group is dedicated to inspiring individuals to reach their fullest potential through sports, emphasizing pushing beyond limits to achieve extraordinary human accomplishments. With the BE ICONIC vision, the organization builds beloved brands, hosts world-class events, and fosters communities with the power to transform lives. Each year, IRONMAN aims to empower over a million athletes to cross finishing lines and inspire a billion people worldwide.

Joining IRONMAN means becoming part of a high-performing, supportive culture where innovation is encouraged, and every achievement is celebrated. It is a unique opportunity to influence experiences that deeply resonate with people globally, as IRONMAN operates over 200 events annually across 55+ countries.

Role Overview

We are searching for a driven People Coordinator to join our global HR team based in Auckland, NZ. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless and engaging employee journey, handling multiple aspects of the employee lifecycle such as recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, performance, compensation, and offboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of all employee-related processes and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to people matters.
• Maintain accurate and updated employee records and participate in the deployment and upkeep of a new global Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Support regional payroll administration and assist with the rollout of a global payroll system.
• Keep company policies current and ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Handle people analytics, data integrity, and updates to HR systems.
• Lead and contribute to diverse people projects at both regional and global levels.

Cultural Expectations

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment valuing professionalism and collaboration.
• Embody IRONMAN’s BE ICONIC philosophy by prioritizing an athlete-first approach and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Communicate openly with teammates and cross-functional collaborators to enable smooth execution and solution finding.
• Display adaptability and continuous improvement by learning from experiences and contributing enhancement ideas.
• Act as a culture ambassador both onsite and remotely, recognizing the influence of individual behaviors on athlete, volunteer, and team experiences.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years of relevant HR or People administration experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong people-centric mindset with excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication skills, and the capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Proven analytical skills combined with effective organizational abilities and a proactive, multitasking approach to managing time.
• Familiarity with human resources software and advanced competencies in MS Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• A motivated, can-do attitude with a passion for completing tasks efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to acquire First Aid/CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to legally protected categories and comply with accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout hiring and employment processes.

Additional Information

This job description is designed to represent the general scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties, skills, and expectations may evolve over time as needed.