People Partner

Summary

Join Wakam, a B2B2C digital insurer, as a People Partner and contribute to the success of our France-based teams. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting them on various people-related topics such as workforce planning, organization design, feedback, conflict resolution, and more. This role involves driving the performance review process, coaching leaders on team dynamics, and managing compensation reviews. You will also partner with managers to address conduct and performance issues, ensuring compliance with French labor law. Collaborate with the People team and business stakeholders on key initiatives, and help identify AI automation opportunities to improve HR efficiency. This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of French labor law and HR compliance, along with experience in talent development and compensation review processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years in an HRBP role within fast-paced, evolving organizations
• Strong knowledge of French labor law and HR compliance
• Hands-on experience with compensation review processes
• Proven ability to manage talent development programs, succession planning, and leadership training
• Prior experience supporting tech or digital teams

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people topics: workforce planning, organization design, feedback, conflict resolution, etc
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals
• Analyze HR metrics (attrition, surveys, KPIs) to drive data-informed actions
• Support AI-driven transformation initiatives and reskilling where needed
• Coach managers on applying HR policies and best practices effectively
• Drive the performance review process and support managers with development plans
• Coach leaders on team dynamics, internal mobility, and career growth
• Help implement career frameworks (career ladders, succession planning)
• Support management training initiatives and prioritize training needs with the L&D Partner
• Lead the annual compensation review for your scope
• Guide salary and bonus decisions using market benchmarks
• Support recruitment with compensation benchmarking per role
• Partner with managers to manage conduct and performance issues
• Provide expert advice on French labor law and compliance
• Investigate employee complaints and help resolve complex ER cases
• Act as a bridge between the People team and business stakeholders during reorganizations and key initiatives
• Co-create and roll out HR policies with the wider team
• Help identify AI automation opportunities to improve HR efficiency
• Share on-the-ground business insights to help shape HR strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken)
• Deeply curious about the business and motivated to understand how teams work
• Skilled in Excel, with a strong analytical mindset
• Proactive and excited to explore AI applications in HR
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing change
• Not afraid to have difficult conversations when needed
• Agile, responsive, and able to shift priorities with ease

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of insurtech
• Work in a high-impact role with full ownership of your HR scope
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking People team
• Experiment with AI-driven HR tools and innovation
• Enjoy a flexible working model (hybrid/remote) and autonomy in your day-to-day
• Shape the future of how HR operates in a growing international company
• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat! ⛵
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy 🚀
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development 📚
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company : we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career