People Partner

**Who We Are**:
Wakam is a **B2B2C digital insurer**, creating **white-label and embedded insurance solutions** for 80+ partners across Europe. With operations in **32 countries** and over **€900 million in revenue (2023)**, we are pioneering a transparent, tech-driven, and mission-led approach to insurance.

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**:
The People team at Wakam is a dynamic, highly collaborative unit of 9 HR professionals supporting a fast-growing and international organization. We work closely with business leaders to shape organizational success through strategic workforce planning, talent development, and operational excellence.

As a People Partner, you'll join a forward-thinking team that includes a VP People, L&D Partner, Labour & Employee Relations Manager, Recruiter, Head of People Operations & Experience, and more. You'll report to our Lead People Partner and support our France-based teams within a company of 240 employees — many of whom work remotely.

***Your Mission**:
**✨ Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic HR Partnership**:

- 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.

**Talent Development**:

- 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.

**Compensation & Benchmarking**:

- Lead the annual compensation review for your scope.
- Guide salary and bonus decisions using market benchmarks.
- Support recruitment with compensation benchmarking per role.
- **️ Employee Relations & Compliance**
- 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.

**Team Collaboration**:

- 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.

**What You Bring**:
**Must-Have Experience**:

- 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**.

**✨**Who You Are**:

- 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.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing change.
- Not afraid to have difficult conversations when needed.
- Agile, responsive, and able to shift priorities with ease.

**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

**More About Us**

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you

**What Makes Us Unique**:

- 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 kno