About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 100,000 businesses worldwide including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,500 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech located across more than 20 offices across the globe. 6 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia, Lone Pine, Greenoaks, DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and Mastercard, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. The People and Talent team at Airwallex is dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest and most ambitious minds to drive our company forward. We are a global, vibrant, and dynamic team with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.As a key player reporting directly to the VP People and Talent, you will take the helm of our dynamic People team located across EMEA. You will be critical in enabling our ability to grow our operations and build our employee communities alongside our senior leadership.The global HQ for Airwallex is in Singapore and this role will require the maturity and agility to partner with global senior leadership as well as the EMEA regional leadership. You and your team will provide end to end functional leadership including implementation of People initiatives that enable the delivery of the group strategy and business plans of the EMEA locations for Airwallex. The People and Talent team at Airwallex is dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest and most ambitious minds to drive our company forward. We are a global, vibrant, and dynamic team with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.As a key player reporting directly to the VP People and Talent, you will take the helm of our dynamic People team located across the UK, Lithuania, Netherlands, Israel and France, as well as our emerging presence in other parts of the Middle East. You will be critical in enabling our ability to grow our operations and build our employee communities alongside our senior leadership.As the global HQ for Airwallex is in Singapore, this role based in London offers global exposure with peers in the People and Talent leadership team, and will require the maturity and agility to partner with global senior leadership as well as regional leadership. You and your team will provide end to end functional leadership including implementation of People initiatives that enable the delivery of the group strategy and business plans of the EMEA locations for Airwallex.Provide leadership, consulting and coaching to the EMEA leaders across all areas of People function including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, rewards and benefits, talent management and development, mobility and regulatory compliance.Assist and/or lead, as appropriate, with the development and deployment of programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align Airwallex team members with the strategic goals of the company, and the specific goals of the region.In a People Partner capacity, drive strategic workforce planning and talent development initiatives for the region that align with broader Airwallex goals. Establish and maintain a highly competent and motivated People team that is effectively interconnected across the region through dedicated People Partners, exceptional Workplace Experience, and efficient People Operations.Collaborate and partner with our CoE People and Talent functions to achieve the desired outcomes of the business, considering the diverse needs of your stakeholders and peers.Broad experience across the full spectrum of an HR function, including advising and influencing at Senior Executive levels.Significant experience working across cultures and in the EMEA region.Excellent leadership skills, high degree of emotional intelligence and resilience.Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources or similar, with min 10 years HR experience and 5+ year leadership experience.We want you to share in our success, which is why youll be offered a competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex. We also like to ensure we create the best environment for our people by providing a collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen. We organize regular team building events and we give our people the freedom to be creative.We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We dont regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.