About Walr:

Walr is a data creation company that supports insight professionals globally. It specialises in reaching diverse audience segments, leveraging proprietary technology, and offering bespoke services. With a comprehensive suite of tools, backed by a team of seasoned industry professionals, Walr’s services include efficient data collection methods, intuitive data visualisation and reporting techniques, and supportive and transparent advice. Walr exists to unify the complex and fragmented research process by introducing more efficient, rapid, and straightforward methods.

As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech™ and Best Workplace in Wellbeing™ titles, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business.

About The Role:

Walr is hiring a People Coordinator to support our global People team across the full employee experience. This role suits someone who’s detail-oriented, comfortable navigating people data, and brings sound judgment to everything they do. We’re looking for a thoughtful, collaborative team player who cares about creating a great workplace and is ready to roll up their sleeves as we grow. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all stages of the employee journey from onboarding, internal moves, and off-boarding ensuring a seamless experience that puts people first.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for employees, supporting day-to-day queries and helping to resolve issues to maintain a smooth and supportive working environment.
  
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, contracts, and documentation in line with legislation and company policies.
  
• Work with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and ensuring a consistent hiring experience.
  
• Draft and manage employment contracts and contractual changes for our employees.
  
• Support the planning and delivery of employee engagement activities and internal events across global and regional teams.
  
• Contribute to team-wide projects such as process improvements, policy updates, and other initiatives.
  
• Coordinate learning activities, including organising training sessions and sharing learning resources.
  
• Use People systems such as HRIS, ATS, payroll, and expense tools confidently, supporting others where needed.
  
• Prepare People data reports and surface relevant insights that support team and business priorities.
  
• Lead the monthly UK payroll review process preparing data, identifying changes, and coordinating with relevant teams.
  
• Manage the administration of UK pensions, ensuring timely and compliant processing.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced, growing company.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR / People Operations, Generalist or a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. 
• Proficient in MS Office – PowerPoint, Excel.
• Highly organised with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mentality.
• Experience coordinating in-office events or team socials.
• People-focused with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Confident with tools such as Slack, Notion and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HRIS software such as HiBob and ATS tools like Team Tailor.
• Experience supporting global teams.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills: Builds rapport easily and communicates effectively to establish positive relationships and resolve conflicts amicably.
• Initiative and Proactivity: Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and task execution, consistently taking initiative to address challenges and drive projects forward without waiting for direction.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills: Shows meticulous attention to detail in tasks and projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Possesses exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
• Attention to detail: Dedication to precision and pride in applying a meticulous approach to the areas within their remit.
• Strong communication skills: Business level English comprehension and ability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any teammate or key stakeholder.