[Hiring] HR Systems Analyst @Wave

Role Description

Wave is seeking an HR Systems Analyst to help us implement our new HRIS and scale our people technology infrastructure. We’re looking for someone who is excited about solving complex technical challenges in a high-growth fintech environment.

The HR Systems Analyst will report to the HR Systems lead within the HR Technology team. In this role, you'll act as a bridge between our People team's needs and our technical capabilities, configuring systems to handle the complexity of multi-country operations, different regulatory environments, and varying local requirements.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting our HRIS migration:
  • Critical part in the new system configuration and data migration.
  • Build an in-depth knowledge of existing processes and data sources.
  • Ensure continuity while advising on minimizing interruptions to ongoing operations.
  • Provide a seamless user transition.
• Configure and customize pre-mapped processes and workflows:
  • Ensure compliance across policies.
• Providing core HR Systems support:
  • Implement new systems and workflows or adapt existing ones.
  • Help roll out and scale an internal service desk.
  • Track adherence to and identify deviation from established processes and policies.
  • Analyze HR Systems workflows to recommend improvements.
  • Support anticipated system migrations and integrations in various systems.
  • Oversee system upgrades, patches, and testing.
  • Train HR team members and end-users on HRIS functionalities and updates.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting system issues.
• Driving our HR Data Management and Reporting Quality projects:
  • Manage stakeholder relationships across HR, Talent, and Payroll teams.
  • Conduct audits to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Expand data quality projects into strategic dashboards or reporting.
  • Manage data privacy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Upholding and strengthening our compliance and risk management approaches:
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with HR data regulations.
  • Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications

• 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 various modules, including Talent Management, HCM, Compensation, and L&D.
• Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
• Understanding of HR processes, including payroll, benefits, performance management, talent operations, and acquisition.
• 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Requirements

• Speak French (preferred).
• Detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence.
• Self-starter and proactive about achieving ambitious targets.
• Enjoy mastering new tools and solving complex technical puzzles.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Retirement contributions (vary by 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.

Company Description

Wave is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent. We launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments, now with millions of users across 9 countries.

We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021, with world-class investors including Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.