People Partner H/F Wakam

At Wakam, we're not just transforming the insurance industry - we're also redefining what IT means to BE a People team. We blend strategic HR partnership with hands-on support, AI-powered processes, and a deep commitment to empowering our teams to thrive.

About the Team

At Wakam, our HRBPs aren't just policy enforcers - you'll have a genuine 360° view of your perimeter, tackling everything from talent management and compensation to organizational design and strategic workforce planning. You'll join a highly skilled People team of 9 professionals (including a VP People, 2 People Operations Specialists, a Labour & Employee Relations Manager, a Recruiter, an L&D Partner, a Head of People Operations & Experience, a Head of People UK and a Lead People Partner), where collaboration and expertise sharing are part of daily life.

Reporting to our Lead People Partner, you'll own a specific business scope within our 240-employee organization operating partly in full-remote, primarily supporting our France-based teams. If you're looking for a role where you can truly influence business outcomes while developing your full range of HR skills, this is IT.

Your Mission

Strategic HR Partnership & Manager Support
- Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives (staffing needs, organisational design, etc)
- Conduct regular check-ins with managers to proactively address workforce issues and act as a trusted advisor to management on complex people management matters (facilitating internal mobility, delivering constructive feedback, supporting conflict resolution...)
- Analyse HR KPIs and translate them into concrete actions (turnover/attrition, exit interview statistics, annual employee survey results, etc)
- Support organizational transformation initiatives, particularly around AI implementation and its impact on roles and skills
- Support managers in implementing HR policies and best practices

Talent Management & Development
- Coach managers on leadership skills, team management, and employee development
- Oversee the annual performance review process, accompany managers for career development conversations and internal mobility
- Support the deployment & adoption of career management tools & framework (career ladder, succession planning, etc)
- Contribute to creating, designing, and delivering comprehensive management training programs
- Support the L&D Partner in the collection, analysis and prioritisation of training requests

Compensation & Benefits Management
- Drive the annual compensation review exercise in your perimeter
- Guide managers through compensation decision-making processes
- Conduct salary benchmarking for every recruitment in your span

Employee Relations & Legal Compliance
- Support managers in addressing performance and conduct issues, with the support of the Lead People Partner & the Employee & Labour Relations Manager
- Provide guidance to leadership on French employment law and regulatory requirements
- Investigate workplace complaints and conflicts

People Team Collaboration
- Keep the People team informed about business changes and ensure coordinated communication (ex : during reorganizations or strategic initiatives)
- Partner with the team to review and build HR policies, acting as their relay to the business for practical implementation
- Collaborate on identifying AI automation opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve team efficiency
- Share business insights and manager feedback to support people strategy development and team decision-making

What You Bring
- 5+ years as an HRBP in an organization characterized by continuous transformation and operational agility
- Hands-on experience with French employment law and labor regulations
- Real experience managing compensation reviews and salary structures
- Experience in dealing with talent management initiatives (leadership training, succession planning...)
- Experience supporting tech organisations

Skills That Matter
- You are fluent in French and English
- You are genuinely curious about the company's business and willing to dig deep into unfamiliar contexts to understand them properly to support your teams efficiently
- Excel is one of your best friends
- You have a real appetite to leverage AI in your daily job
- You are comfortable having difficult conversations
- You thrive in ambiguous situations and can make decisions with incomplete information
- You are skilled at guiding managers and employees through organizational changes
- You adapt quickly to shifting priorities and business needs

Why Join Wakam?
- 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.

Hiring Process

We believe in an efficient and transparent hiring process :
- Introductory Interview - with a Talent Acquisition Partner
- Manager Interview - with the Lead People Partner
- VP Interview - VP People
- Final Interview - Senior Business leader