Senior Coordinator, Talent & Culture

Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Talent & Culture Senior Coordinator to support Wiley's Corporate VP of Talent & Culture. This role is ideal for someone who excels at operational excellence, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow their career by gaining exposure to strategic HR work, executive recruitment, and culture transformation initiatives.

You'll be the operational hub for a 25-person Talent & Culture organization during an exciting period as Wiley evolves from traditional publishing to an AI-forward research intelligence leader. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage complex logistics, and maintain exceptional attention to detail will enable senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

Job Responsibilities

Team Operations & Event Planning

• Plan and execute quarterly team calls, including scheduling, logistics, technology coordination, and follow-up
• Coordinate team meetings and events, handling all logistical details
• Compile and format executive presentations and reports as directed
• Track action items and deliverables from key meetings
• Maintain team calendars and distribution lists

Project & Administrative Support

• Compile data and materials for leadership meetings and presentation
• Create and maintain organizational charts, process documentation, and resource libraries
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Executive Support & Calendar Management

• Manage complex calendar for the Corporate VP of Talent & Culture, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and optimizing time allocation
• Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, including room reservations, technology setup, and materials preparation
• Process expense reports and handle travel arrangements as needed
• Maintain confidential files and documentation with discretion

Executive Recruitment Coordination

• Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to deliver exceptional candidate experiences for executive-level searches
• Coordinate interview scheduling across C-suite and board member calendars with meticulous attention to detail
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Manage all logistics for executive candidate visits, including travel arrangements, accommodations, detailed itineraries, and hospitality
• Ensure seamless communication and white-glove service for all executive candidates
• Track candidate progress through the recruitment pipeline and maintain organized records

Vendor & Budget Coordination

• Serve as liaison for Talent & Culture vendors, coordinating meetings and processing invoices
• Track departmental expenses and maintain budget records
• Flag budget concerns or discrepancies to leadership
• Process purchase orders and manage vendor payment timelines
• Maintain organized vendor files and contract documentation

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in coordinator, executive assistant, or administrative support roles
• Experience coordinating complex calendars and managing competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence and comfort interacting with senior executives and external stakeholders
• Experience in HR, Talent, or People functions is a plus but not required

Core Competencies

• Proactive problem-solving: You anticipate needs and identify solutions before being asked
• Discretion and professionalism: You handle confidential information with maturity and sound judgment
• Adaptability: You stay calm under pressure and pivot gracefully when priorities shift
• Follow-through: You own tasks from start to finish and deliver on commitments
• Relationship building: You build rapport quickly and represent the team with polish
• Growth mindset: You're eager to learn and take on new challenges

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience with calendar management and scheduling tools
• Comfortable learning new systems (HRIS, ATS, project management platforms)
• Strong formatting and document preparation skills

What Success Looks Like

• The Corporate VP's calendar runs smoothly with minimal last-minute changes
• Executive candidates consistently report exceptional experiences
• Vendors are paid on time and relationships are well-maintained
• Team events and calls are flawlessly executed
• Leaders know they can count on you to handle details with zero errors

Why This Role Matters

You'll gain invaluable exposure to C-suite operations, executive recruitment, and organizational development during a transformational period for Wiley. This role offers a front-row seat to strategic decision-making and the opportunity to build relationships across the organization while developing skills in talent management, budget coordination, and executive-level support.

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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