Senior People Business Partner - Technology

Location: Athens

Linkedin Seniority level: Mid-Senior

Office requirement: 2 days in office per week

Employment type: Permanent

Language: All stages of the recruitment process will be conducted in English

At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for a Senior People Business Partner- Technology to play a key role in our People & Culture Team in Athens.

If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As our Senior People Business Partner you’ll report to the VP, People and partner closely with our Chief Technology Officer and senior leaders to own the talent agenda for the Technology department, translating the business and People & Culture (P&C) strategy into an impactful plan that drives business goals, high performance, inclusion and change. As the most senior member of the P&C team in Athens, the role will also have local people governance and culture responsibilities, working closely with local leaders and managers to create a positive working environment.

It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for a growing company is all about. So you’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment as we grow.

What do I need to bring with me?

You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. Here’s what the team will be looking for:

Proven senior people business partnering experience, preferably with Technology teams, in a progressive Tech or SaaS global environment, ideally building teams and offices from scratch

Strong commercial and business acumen, motivated to impact business results

Track record of successfully delivering projects and change initiatives at pace

Data-driven mindset - able to understand and translate people analytics and metrics into a narrative to inform and influence decision making, driving forward change both at an operational and strategic level

Proactive problem-solver - able to cut through noise to quickly identify solutions and orchestrate resources to implement

Customer centricity - motivated by delivering quality work to your stakeholders

Strong employee relations and Greek employment law knowledge

A growth mindset, curious about emerging trends in the world of work and tech, and how to translate them to a relevant context

Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, exemplified by our leadership team, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you.

Interview steps

Preliminary phone call with the Talent Team(no video required)

First video interview with the hiring managers

Second (and final*) video interview with the hiring panel, often including a presentation, followed by a values conversation with members of the wider GWI community.

Don’t be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it’s all part of the plan for some of our roles.

What exactly is GWI?

GWI is modernized consumer research; global, on-demand, and accessible to everyone, not just data experts. Our platform is designed for companies looking for fresh and insightful data about their consumers’ values, purchase journeys, media usage, and social media habits.

With data representing the views of nearly 3 billion people across 52+ countries, GWI has become the go-to for agencies, brands, and media companies that want to know what really drives their audience to action.

Since launching in 2009 we’ve grown at a healthy pace, and to maintain this growth we need more extraordinary people. Hence this ad. Hence you.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll do the sort of work that got you excited about your career in the first place - not as a cog in a machine, but as an individual whose contribution matters. So gigantic job satisfaction comes as standard, but it’s only part of the package. You’ll also get:

Global benefits :

Tons of days off: 25 days annual leave | End-of-year office closures

More than a great salary: Employee share scheme | Private health insurance

Great work-life balance: Flexitime | Early Friday finishes | Work-from-anywhere options | ‘Work from home’ budget

Family-focused flexibility: Carer days | Enhanced parental leave | Private insurance for your family

A commitment to YOU: Accredited learning programs | A commitment to mental and physical health | Reward and recognition programs | Career development opportunities

A commitment to the community: DE&I committee | Volunteer options | 100% donation matching | Payroll giving options

Location-specific benefits :

Employee share scheme/options

Mobile phone contract and restaurant ticket options

Private health insurance plan

Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We take DE&I seriously. Not only is it obviously the right thing to do, it’s also the bedrock of our value of show respect and at the heart of our company culture.

We’re a global data business, so it’s essential our data reflects the global reality. Putting diversity into practice like this literally makes our business stronger. That’s why we strive to make our offices - and our teams - as diverse as our data.

Want to know more? Take a look at our Life page on LinkedIn to learn more about our DE&I initiatives. The point is, GWI is a place where you can genuinely feel at home, express yourself, and make your mark - whoever you are.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled candidates and are dedicated to providing all relevant assistance during the application and interview process.

We also encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalized communities, to join our team.