Lead People Partner, Wave

• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive People experience
• Experience in Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, or Operational HRBP roles
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence across leadership teams
• Exceptional relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Solid written and spoken communication
• Excel at designing people solutions that align with the goals of Engineering and Product teams
• Understand the dynamics of technical and product teams, including the challenges of 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 effortlessly inspire
• Perform well in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and can pivot quickly as needed

• As a Lead People Partner (HRBP) at Wave, you will collaborate closely with Engineering and Product leaders to design and implement people strategies that drive success and innovation
• You’ll play a key role in aligning organisational goals, fostering team development, and ensuring our culture and operations scale effectively during rapid growth
• 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
• Provide general mentorship, coaching and guidance to the team

• Upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role

• Subsidised health insurance for you and your dependents (vary from country to country)
• 6 months fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance
• Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 30-40 days per year
• $10,000 annual charitable donation matching
• Retirement contributions (vary from country to country)
• Yearly travel to one of our African operating countries

Total funding: $210m

Because of things like high fees and a lack of local branches, about half of the adults in Africa still do not have a bank account. Although this is an improvement on past estimates, the continent is still significantly underbanked - which is what Wave helps to combat.