Lead People Partner

Summary

Join Wave, a leading financial institution in Africa, as a Lead People Partner (HRBP). You will collaborate with Engineering and Product leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive success and innovation. This role involves building relationships with leaders, developing people strategies, using people analytics, and supporting career pathing. You will advocate for Wave's values and collaborate on engagement initiatives. The position offers remote work flexibility within a specified time zone and includes competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Wave is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience
• Previous experience in HR consulting or Operational HRBP roles
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organisational structures and influence across leadership teams
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus but not a mandatory requirement

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with leaders in Engineering and Product, acting as their primary advisor on organisational design, talent strategies, and team dynamics
• Collaborate with departmental heads, to develop and execute people strategies that enable these teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while scaling sustainably
• Use people analytics to anticipate workforce needs and address challenges proactively, focusing on the fast-paced, technical demands of these departments
• Work with Engineering and Product leaders to define and develop leadership competencies tailored to their specific challenges
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to implement leadership programs that foster innovation, collaboration, and high performance in technical and product-focused roles
• Support career pathing for Engineering and Product teams, ensuring employees have clear opportunities to grow within Wave’s unique structure
• Advocate for Wave’s values, ensuring Engineering and Product teams operate with a culture that aligns with our mission and startup mindset
• Collaborate with leaders and Culture Ambassadors to design engagement initiatives that resonate with the needs of technical and product professionals
• Partner with team-leads to build inclusive, feedback-driven environments that empower team members to excel
• Work closely with leaders to design team structures that enhance agility, collaboration, and rapid execution
• Support change management initiatives within Engineering and Product, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals and a seamless employee experience
• Collaborate with People Operations to manage resource allocations and ensure these departments are equipped to meet their objectives
• Leverage people analytics to inform workforce planning and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives within Engineering and Product
• Track and report on key metrics such as retention, engagement, and team performance, using insights to guide strategic adjustments

Preferred Qualifications

• Excel at designing people solutions that align with the goals of Engineering and Product teams and scale effectively
• Understand the dynamics of technical and product teams, including the challenges of scaling innovation and collaboration
• Are data driven, use metrics and insights to inform decisions and evaluate the impact of people strategies
• Thrive in cross-functional environments, are a collaborative leader and can inspire without direct authority
• Perform well in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and can pivot quickly as needed

Benefits

• Subsidised health insurance for you and your dependents and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country)
• 6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidised fertility assistance
• Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 30-40 days per year
• $10,000 annual charitable donation matching
• You can work remotely from anywhere (between UTC -1 and +3) with reliable Internet access as long as you have work authorisation
• Wave covers travel once per year to one of our operating countries in Africa, as well as a yearly stipend of $800 to meet with coworkers nearby to your home location
• Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary, plus a generous equity