People Partner

Job description

🧰 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

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on People Partner who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to take full ownership of their scope. This role is about more than just applying policies — you’ll be embedded in the business, supporting teams on everything from performance and internal mobility to compensation and organizational design.

✨ 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.

• Coach managers on applying HR policies and best practices effectively.

🌱 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.

• Proactive and excited to explore AI applications in HR.

• 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:

1. Introductory Interview – with a Talent Acquisition Partner

2. Manager Interview – with the Lead People Partner

3. VP Interview – VP People

4. 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 knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.

At Wakam, our “Free to Impact” culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :

🗣️ Communication & Knowledge Management

• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure

• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment

• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue

🔍 Curiosity

• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship

• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms

• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities

🔄 Continuous Improvement

• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry

• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation

• Constantly evolve our ways of working

🎯 Outcome Oriented

• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy

• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy

• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.