The People & Culture Team, based in Vienna, plays a key role in supporting the employee life-cycle across multiple locations and different time zones. This dynamic team is responsible for driving hiring activities, fostering a strong company culture, ensuring employee engagement, supporting development of employees and much more. Our team works collaboratively to create an inclusive, high-performing environment that promotes growth and well-being for all the company team members.

We are seeking candidates who embrace challenges and are eager to make a meaningful impact. To provide support for WDL’s most valuable asset, our people, we are currently looking for an experienced People Partner - Maternity cover (m/f/d) to support the maternity leave of approximately 6-12months, with the possibility of adjustments depending on the returning employee’s circumstances.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain exposure to a variety of People & Culture topics and projects, while contributing to the growth and success of our team. Join us and help foster an exceptional employee experience during this exciting period.

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate their needs into People plans aligned with the business objectives: advise on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategy
• Manage Employee Relations, People Operations and Policy Implementation: act as an escalation point for employee relation issues, ensuring resolutions respect company policies and practices, adhering at the same time to local regulations
• Developing relationships with the team to improve, execute, and monitor employee engagement and retention strategies
• Monitor workforce metrics, oversee performance management and identify talent to coordinate development programs that ensure succession planning and business continuity
• Working collaboratively with different international stakeholders - based around the world - to build a culture of excellence and innovation in hybrid in-person and virtual environments
• Providing a confidential communication channel between the team and management on personal data and other requirements

Required:

• 3+ years of previous experience in the People function and responsible for the whole employee lifecycle
• ability to operate in flexible environments and manage a multitude of tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• High level of problem-solving skills, Microsoft Office and overall IT savviness
• Attention to detail as well as structured & analytical way of thinking
• Flexible, tactful, and friendly team player, display of good social skills and high emotional intelligence
• Fluency in English (C1) is essential

Nice-to-have:

• University education in HR management, business administration, or other related areas
• Knowledge of Austrian Labour law
• additional languages (such as German)
• experience in fast growing and/or international business

• The opportunity to make an impact in a well-established big data SaaS scale-up
• Clients who are leading global institutions and companies
• Be part of a diverse team of highly motivated and like-minded individuals (we collaborate with colleagues from all around the world)
• Opportunity to shape your career through personal development plan supported by the growth opportunities
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world
• Flexible working time & hybrid work model with office in the center of Vienna (near Schwedenplatz)
• Vienna Transportation ticket
• Team activities

While we appreciate the option to work from home, we believe that coming together in person helps us grow stronger, share ideas, and tackle challenges as a team. Also through these connections we become better as individuals and as a company. That’s why we have established a hybrid working model.

The minimum monthly salary for this position is starting at € 3,500 gross, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our People & Culture Manager to understand your background and expectations.
• 1st Interview: Meet the hiring manager and showcase your real people skills.
• 2nd Interview: Meet the CEO with the team and get to know our working culture personally in our office.
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.

We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

World Data Lab (WDL), founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by visionary economic thought leaders and technologists, is a forward-thinking data science SaaS company on a mission of "Making Everyone Count." We are dedicated to revolutionizing how the world understands and leverages data, ensuring that every individual, organization, and community has access to the insights they need to thrive. By using state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed methodologies and artificial intelligence, we deliver the most accurate models and forecasts on global spending power and demographic trends. Our proprietary data models enable businesses, organizations, and the general public to make informed decisions—whether optimizing labor market policies or identifying emerging high-growth markets.
With a focus on creating meaningful impact, WDL’s leading products—including population.io, worldpoverty.io, worldhunger.io, and World Data Pro—have already reached millions worldwide, democratizing access to critical data.

At World Data Lab, we are looking for talented, driven individuals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and making a global impact, we want you on our team!