People Partner (HR) – Performance, Talent & Org Design

About the role

Wave is looking for a Strategic People Partner who combines curiosity, strategic thinking and hands-on HR delivery. The Partner shapes the people's experience, runs talent initiatives and owns an organisation as a trusted HR partner, working across performance coaching, development, talent management, organisational design and employee experience. The role is based in one of the operating countries (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia or DRC) and is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Organisational design: partner with business leads to assess and evolve team structures, run organisation health reviews using people analytics, support managers on change management and team design, and contribute to cross-functional employee experience projects.
• Learning and development: work with the L&D team and business leads on development needs, support individual development plans, track participation and embed learning insights into performance and career frameworks.
• Talent management: help map career paths and growth frameworks, support performance reviews, calibrations and feedback, increase visibility of succession planning and emerging talent, and work with the Talent team on hiring pipelines.
• Internships and support rotations: manage recruitment, interviews, onboarding and integration, and identify high-performing participants for continued development and full-time conversion.
• Employer branding: work with Marketing and Comms on stories, social content, events and recruiting campaigns.

Required profile

• 5-8 years of experience in recruiting, learning and development, talent management or HRBP in a high-growth environment.
• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent.
• French and English proficiency.
• Proven background in talent and leadership management, and ability to attract, retain and motivate high performers.
• Hands-on experience managing employee relations and building consensus with various organisational leaders.

Required skills

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills for sensitive employee issues and cultural differences.
• Coaching, facilitation and communication skills.
• Analytical, data-informed approach to decisions and impact measurement.

What we offer

• Competitive salary calculated by a transparent formula.
• Health insurance for yourself and your dependents.
• 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, plus subsidised childcare when returning to work.
• Airtime reimbursement, free food and a modern office.

To apply, use the application form and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.