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 Great Place to Work™ and Best Workplace for Development™ 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:

We’re looking for a commercially savvy, driven, and outcome-focused Senior People Partner to join our People Team in London. You’ll partner closely with our Trading & Central Services teams, shaping strategy and driving impact across Europe, North America, and APAC.

This isn’t a typical BAU role - it’s high visibility, high impact, and hands-on. You’ll own relationships with senior leaders, influence decision-making, and deliver meaningful change across the full employee lifecycle. From creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences to designing people solutions that drive performance and engagement, you’ll be at the centre of how we scale with clarity and care.

Working closely with our Fractional CPO and collaborating with People & Talent colleagues globally, you’ll play a key role in one of Walr’s most strategically important growth areas. This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, loves solving complex challenges with structure and clarity, is data-driven, commercially minded, and deeply people-focused and wants to shape and elevate the People agenda on a global stage .

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with our Fractional CPO, Global People Lead, and regional People & Talent colleagues to ensure a joined-up strategy across markets and functions.

• Be a trusted partner to our global leaders and employees - building strong, credible relationships at every level.

• Own and deliver high-impact People processes across the full employee lifecycle, including performance, compensation, engagement, onboarding, off-boarding, and employee relations.

• Coach and develop managers to navigate performance, feedback, retention, and team development - equipping them to lead confidently and independently.

• Act as a strategic thought partner on org design, workforce planning, and talent strategy, helping leaders structure teams for growth and impact.

• Design and implement scalable, global frameworks that balance local compliance with a consistent, people-first approach to policies, processes, and programs.

• Leverage data and insights to influence decisions, track progress, and measure success across regions.

• Champion our culture and values, ensuring they’re lived, not just stated, and evolving intentionally as we scale globally.

• Stay ahead of employment legislation and compliance and advise on best practice to manage risk effectively.

• Contribute to global people initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and retention across diverse markets, balancing both local nuance and global consistency.

Desired Experience:

• Proven experience in a People Partner or HR Business Partner role within a scaling, global, or international business - ideally within a tech-enabled, product-led, or high-growth environment.

• Experience leading or mentoring a People team (either directly or through influence), developing capability, and ensuring alignment across regions.

• Demonstrated success coaching and enabling managers to build high-performing teams, drive engagement, and navigate complex people challenges.

• A track record of owning end-to-end people processes across the full employee lifecycle including performance, development, compensation, engagement, and employee relations.

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels - shifting seamlessly between big-picture planning and day-to-day delivery.

• Highly skilled at using data and insights to shape decisions, influence stakeholders, and measure impact across multiple regions.

• Experience in global or matrixed environments, collaborating across time zones, cultures, and seniority levels to deliver joined-up solutions.

• Adaptable, commercially minded, and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where structure, clarity, and outcomes matter.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Strong Executioner: You get things done with pace, structure, and clarity and while balancing quality with momentum.

• Coach Mindset: You help others grow, not just solve problems. You enable, guide and support, without taking the wheel.

• Culture Champion: You bring values to life in how you work, how you lead, and how you support others especially through change or ambiguity.

• Compliance Confident: You stay ahead of local employment law and apply it practically, without creating unnecessary friction.

• Team Player: You work well with global peers, can zoom in and out, and value transparency, ownership, and pace.

What we offer:

At Walr, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when it comes to supporting a global team. That’s why we design our benefits with local relevance in mind while staying grounded in a shared sense of purpose and culture. Here’s an overview of the benefits most relevant to the regions this role sits in:

• 30 days of annual leave – because rest is part of doing great work.
• Parental leave pay – 6 weeks full pay and 6 weeks half for maternity and up to 4 weeks full pay for paternity.
• Work from Anywhere – up to 8 weeks a year, wherever you’re most inspired.
• Monthly catered lunches – enjoy great food and even better company at our London HQ.
• Company parties – we celebrate together, with annual Summer and Winter events.
• Recognition awards – spotlighting the individuals who go above and beyond.
• Your choice of tech – get set up in the way that works best for you.
• 5% pension contribution – investing in your future.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We’re building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds, and perspectives — so we’re actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it’s how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.

What We Value:

At Walr, our values are more than just words - they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up.

• We Delight through Dedication: We go the extra mile for our customers. We’re proactive, solutions-focused, and relentless in our pursuit of great service. If something’s not working, we fix it. Fast.

• We Lead with Trust: We trust each other to make smart decisions — using data, yes, but also judgement, empathy and integrity. We act like true partners, not passengers.

• We Revel in Innovation: We think differently. Whether it’s new tech, new ways of working or better experiences for clients — we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo. Progress matters more than perfection.

• We Celebrate as a Team: We share wins, give credit freely, and support each other through the tough stuff. We show up with curiosity, humility, and a belief that we’re better together.

• We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners: We take responsibility, even when it’s not in our job description. We make bold calls, stay accountable, and keep the bigger picture in mind.

How We Work: Our Behaviors

Our behaviours bring our values to life. They define what great looks like in action:

• Ownership & Accountability: We follow through, face challenges head-on, and step up without waiting to be asked.

• Excellence: We hold a high bar - for ourselves, our work, and our impact.

• Customer-Centricity: We deeply understand our clients’ needs and go beyond to deliver standout experiences.

• Proactive Problem Solving: We don’t just fix things - we anticipate, collaborate, and innovate to get ahead of the curve.

• Urgency: We move fast with intention - balancing speed and never compromising on quality.

• Positivity: We stay constructive, even under pressure. We uplift the team and create an environment where people want to do their best work.