🧰 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