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HR and Facilities Lead
People/HROn-site — Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Published on 2026-10-19
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About this role
Lead Wave’s HR and Facilities functions in Burkina Faso, applying local labor-law expertise and shaping HR policies and practices. Advise senior leaders, develop the HR team, and build people programs that support employee growth and the company’s expansion.
About the company
Wave provides financial software solutions tailored for small businesses, focusing on simplifying accounting, invoicing, and payment processing. Their user-friendly platform helps entrepreneurs manage their finances efficiently, promoting business growth.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs.
- Advise senior management on HR, payroll, employment law, learning and development, and workforce planning.
- Ensure compliance with labor legislation, regulations, and company policies.
- Lead and develop HR staff and manage HR budgets and resources.
- Oversee employee records, compensation and benefits, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, and terminations.
- Design performance review, succession planning, training, and development programs.
- Build organizational culture, engagement, inclusion, and leadership capability.
- Manage facilities-related functions.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally at an international company.
- Master’s degree or professional training in business administration, HR, or a related field.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems and willingness to learn Wave’s systems.
- Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Work authorization in Burkina Faso.
Nice to have
- Experience working with trade unions and senior leaders.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers.
- Subsidized childcare for returning parents.
- Subsidized gym memberships and fitness classes.
- Airtime reimbursement.
- Free food and office workspace.