People & Culture Coordinator (FTC)

IQE PLC; Duffryn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus plans

Cycle to work plan

Electric Car Scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

IQE plc is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator on a fixed-term basis to support the People & Culture team across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll and lifecycle activities. You will help ensure smooth HR processes and deliver a positive employee experience in a global business context.

You will work with the wider HR team to manage onboarding for new starters, handle employee records, and assist with payroll and offboarding processes while upholding GDPR and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Prior HR administration or coordination experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of UK employment laws and GDPR is essential.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll/recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the People and Culture team.
• Coordinate onboarding, pre-employment checks and inductions.
• Assist recruitment, interviews and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate HR records in systems.
• Process payroll changes and relevant documentation on time.
• Support employee lifecycle changes: promotions, transfers, exits.
• Ensure GDPR compliant HR records and processes.
• Produce HR reports and data as required.
• Respond to HR queries and provide admin support to managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Confidentiality

Independent yet collaborative

UK employment law

GDPR compliance

HR systems (iTrent)

Payroll support

Recruitment & onboarding

CIPD Level 3

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

iTrent HRIS

Job description

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Closing Date:

21/10/2026

Job Category:

People & Culture

Region / Division:

Business Unit:

UK

Job Introduction

Who We Are

IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As one of the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundries with worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.

At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment.

About the role

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Coordinator to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a global business, gaining exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

As HR Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting employees and managers across a range of HR activities, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee development, benefits administration and offboarding. Working closely with the wider People & Culture team, you will help ensure HR processes run smoothly while delivering a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support to the People and Culture team.

Deliver comprehensive HR administrative support across all stages of the employee life cycle including but not limited to:

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new starters, including pre-employment checks, right to work documentation and induction arrangements.
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation within HR systems.
• Support employee lifecycle changes, including contractual amendments, promotions, transfers and employee exits.
• Coordinate monthly payroll activities, ensuring employee changes and relevant documentation are processed accurately and in line with payroll deadlines.
• Coordinate offboarding activities and support the exit interview process.
• Support the administration of employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes.
• Assist with the coordination of learning and development activities, including maintaining training records.
• Produce HR reports and people data as required.
• Respond to HR queries and provide administrative support to employees and managers.
• Ensure HR records and processes remain compliant with GDPR and company policies.

About you

• Previous HR administration, HR coordination or people-focused administration experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team.
• Understanding of UK employment legislation, GDPR and HR best practice.
• Experience using HR systems (e.g. iTrent or equivalent).
• Experience supporting payroll, recruitment, onboarding or employee lifecycle processes
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.

Why should you join us?

All our employees benefit from:

• Professional Development and career pathways
• Discretionary Bonus plans
• Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
• Values-based recognition awards
• Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands
• Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes)
• Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms

IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.