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Wave is a fintech company on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by building accessible financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company operates in 9 countries with millions of users and has raised significant venture funding including from Sequoia, Stripe, and Y Combinator.
You will lead the HR and Facilities functions for Wave's Burkina Faso office, driving the People agenda while ensuring deep compliance with local labor law and regulations. This is a strategic role combining operational HR leadership with policy development and team management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing HR strategy and objectives aligned with Wave's People strategy
- Providing expert HR advisory to senior management on payroll, employment law, L&D, policy, and workforce development
- Leading and developing the HR team, ensuring professional standards and knowledge sharing
- Designing and implementing employment policies in consultation with management, executives, trade unions, and staff
- Overseeing succession planning, performance review programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Managing HR compliance with local regulations, professional standards, and company procedures
- Designing and leading diversity, equality, and inclusion programs
- Managing HR budgets and staff record maintenance (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, benefits)
- Building organizational culture and fostering high-performance leadership
- Coaching and mentoring senior colleagues
- Ensuring efficient facilities management alongside HR functions
You'll work from Wave's Ouagadougou office and partner closely with senior managers, executives, and trade union representatives to ensure the HR perspective is represented in decision-making.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in a similar HR role, ideally at an international company
- Master's degree or professional training in business administration, HR, or related field
- Knowledge of HRIS systems and willingness to learn Wave's HR systems
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive them toward ambitious goals
- Strong collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function autonomously with minimal guidance
- Analytical problem-solving approach with solution-driven, detail-oriented mindset
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and adapt to changing priorities
- Experience developing and implementing processes with minimal guidance
