People Coordinator (maternity cover)

Do you want to gain broad insight into human resources and take ownership of a variety of tasks? Would you enjoy working in an international environment, collaborating with colleagues across offices and cultures?

We are looking for a People Coordinator to join our People Team while our valued colleague is on maternity leave. In this role, you will help ensure we continue to deliver high-quality support across our day-to-day operations, events, and projects. The start date is around 1 September 2026, for a minimum of 10 months.

You have a genuine interest in learning the ins and outs of human resources and thrive in dynamic environments with diverse tasks and challenges. Known for your organisational skills and keen eye for detail, you spot and correct errors others miss. You are proactive about planning and time management, always seeking more efficient ways to approach your work.

You value teamwork and are eager to contribute to activities or projects beyond your core responsibilities. Open-minded and curious, you embrace diversity in all its aspects. Others find you approachable and confident in sharing your perspective, while appreciating that others may see things differently.

We expect you to have:

• A relevant degree from which you have recently graduated, or maybe you have worked for one or two years after graduation.
• Relevant work experience during or after your studies, in which you have managed data and coordinated a variety of different activities. It is a plus if you have had exposure to human resources incl. having coordinated recruitment activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full working proficiency in English, both in writing and verbally. Working proficiency in Danish, Swedish, and/or French is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Experience with other programmes, platforms, or databases is a plus.
• Preferably, you have experience from living abroad, such as an exchange.

Copenhagen Economics (CE) is an expert-driven, international economics consultancy comprised of a diverse mix of highly skilled economists working together to deliver hard facts as clear stories to our clients all over the world.

We are around 80 people from more than 20 different countries, located in four offices in Brussels, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Stockholm. The 16-member Business Support Team, of which you will be a part, works with Human Resources, Communications, Finance, and Workplace Support. The Business Support Team contributes to CE’s strategic goals by delivering high-quality guidance and support to all our stakeholders, collaborating seamlessly across functions and locations. Our expertise and business insight help maximise commercial results now and in the future.

As our People Coordinator, you will work across a broad range of HR areas, including data management, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and daily operations. You will play an important role in keeping our processes running smoothly and maintaining high standards.

You will join a collaborative, international environment built on trust, teamwork, and professionalism. We offer an informal culture with strong team spirit, where you can be yourself and thrive. We also prioritise social connection and regularly bring colleagues together.

You will be part of our Copenhagen-based People team, supporting all four locations, and report to the Head of People. We expect you to be at the office on most days to support your onboarding and collaboration with colleagues, with the occasional flexibility to work from home.

In this role you will

• Manage co-worker records and related data to ensure it is kept up to date and GDPR compliant.
• Coordinate on- and offboarding activities, including aligning with People Managers and different support teams.
• Coordinate the recruitment process with support from our Head of People, including posting job ads, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, and preparing test material.
• Support our Senior Learning & Development Consultant in various activities, including scheduling formal learning activities and managing digital learning materials.
• Manage the people intranet sites through collaboration with People team colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the business.
• Monitor and sort our inboxes and help redirect e-mails to the relevant colleagues.
• Support the team when we have projects or events as needed.

Please send your application, including your CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, and other relevant material no later than 3 July 2026. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good fit. Note that due to the short-term nature of the position, we do not sponsor work visas.

We aim to invite successful candidates for interviews between 13–29 July 2026 and will respond to all applicants.

For questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!