People Partner

World Animal Protection

3d • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a People Partner to sit at the heart of our people strategy. This role turns organisational ambition into real, people-led outcomes. You'll partner with senior leaders and heads of function to challenge, influence, and build credible relationships across a global organisation. Navigating complexity comes naturally to you, and you understand the levers that drive a high-performing, inclusive culture. You use insight to deliver strategic, business-driven people solutions. You'll bring the gravitas and emotional intelligence to be a trusted partner to senior leaders, backed by strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice across multiple jurisdictions. You know how to turn people data into compelling, evidence-based narratives that shape real decisions. Adaptability during times of ambiguity will allow you to thrive. You have a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone in this organisation can thrive.

Requirements

• Multi-jurisdictional employment law expertise
• Performance management framework application
• Workforce planning and talent pipeline insight
• Compensation benchmarking and reward advisory
• Senior stakeholder influencing and challenge
• Evidence-based narrative and persuasion
• Trusted partnership under complexity
• EDI advocacy and cultural stewardship
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Resilience and adaptive judgement
• Root cause analysis and proactive intervention
• Change navigation and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on the people priorities that will move the needle on performance and culture, and lead workforce planning across your region.
• Resolve complex ER issues, stay ahead of employment law developments, and get in front of systemic issues before they escalate.
• Guide change initiatives from a people and legal-risk perspective, working closely with the Talent & Learning and wider Transformation & Change teams.
• Build development plans for high-potential talent, turn engagement survey data into action, and champion equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority.
• Oversee senior recruitment and support talent mobility strategies in partnership with Talent Mobility & Acquisition.
• Lead the Global Annual Pay Review and advise on grading, benchmarking and benefits.
• Analyse people data (turnover, performance, engagement) to build the narratives that influence senior leadership.
• Keep the HR policy framework compliant, current and clearly understood across your region.

Benefits

• Midyear Wellbeing closure days
• Inclusivity benefits (support, flexibility, and time off for bereavement, caregiving, disability, menstrual/menopausal symptoms, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, pet care, gender affirming medical care)
• Flexible working
• Flexible public holidays
• Vacation increase with service
• Long Service Milestones
• Work abroad (up to 30 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed