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In this role, you'll be responsible for
Supporting our HRIS migration
- We are migrating to a new HRIS platform in 2026 and this role will play a critical part in the new system configuration (ensuring we receive or have full context on the new system configuration from the vendor) and data migration (extracting, transforming, loading, data quality checks, testing).
- This will require you to build an in-depth knowledge of our existing processes and data sources, and ensure as much continuity as possible while advising on minimizing interruptions to ongoing operations, and providing a seamless user transition.
- Configure and customize pre-mapped processes and workflows within the new HRIS to ensure compliance across policies.
Providing core HR Systems support
- Implementing new systems and workflows, or adapt existing ones, according to our ongoing prioritization and roadmap, such as:
- Helping us roll out and scale an internal service desk
- Track adherence to and identify deviation from established processes and policies
- Analyzing HR Systems workflows and setups to recommend improvements, specifically in reducing manual or duplicated efforts and increasing automation across systems.
- Supporting anticipated system migrations and integrations in our Talent Management, Workforce Management, and Payroll systems, amongst others.
- Overseeing system upgrades, patches, and testing to ensure seamless functionality when any of our HR Systems issue updates or patches.
- Training HR team members and end-users on HRIS functionalities and updates.
- Acting as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting system issues and providing technical support.
Driving our HR Data Management and Reporting Quality projects
- Ensuring our HRIS data quality project is running smoothly by managing stakeholder relationships across all of our HR, Talent and Payroll teams.
- Replicating data quality projects across all HR Systems to ensure the same data quality standards from our HRIS are used consistently. Conducting audits to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
- Expanding data quality projects into strategic dashboards or reporting that can support HR and Business decision-making, in particular linking performance and learning data.
- Managing data privacy and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable regulations.
Upholding and strengthening our compliance and risk management approaches
- Monitor and enforce compliance with local, state, and international HR data regulations.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
Key details
- This is a fully remote role. Candidates must be based in one of our talent hub countries (UK, Spain, Kenya and Ghana) or in one of our operating markets in Africa including Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, or Burkina Faso.You can work between UTC -1 and +3 with reliable Internet access as long as you have work authorization.
- Every year, you’ll travel to Africa for a one-week immersion trip. (Wave covers all costs.)
- Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, depending on your level and location, we offer a salary of $66,400-$75,800, plus a generous equity package.
- Major benefits:
- Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country)
- 6 months fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance
- Unlimited vacation with a 20-day minimum requirement
- $10,000 annual charitable donation matching
Requirements
- Fluent in English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience administering HRIS platforms in an organization with +5,000 employees.
- Experience managing HR systems across a variety of modules, including Talent Management, HCM, Compensation and L&D.
- Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
- Experience and understanding of HR processes, including payroll, benefits, performance management, talent operations and acquisition, learning & development.
- Experience with end-to-end HRIS implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Proficiency in HRIS configuration, workflows, and reporting tools.
- Advanced knowledge of data management, analytics, and reporting.
- Experience with Business Intelligence systems like PowerBI or Looker.
- Understanding of system integrations using APIs, middleware, or other tools, demonstrated experience of collaborating with Integrations teams.
- Effective written and verbal communication to collaborate with stakeholders and explain technical information to non-technical audiences
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
You might be a good fit if you
- Speak French
- Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do.
- Are a self-starter and proactive about achieving ambitious targets.
- Enjoy mastering new tools, solving complex technical puzzles, and retiring manual processes by building sleek automated workflows.
