OUR MISSION

We’re making Africa the first cashless continent.
In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That’s for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.
We’re solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don’t always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across six countries and are growing fast.
Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that’s where you come in…

HOW YOU’LL HELP US ACHIEVE IT

Wave is now the largest financial institution in Senegal, with over 7 million users. And, we’re still in the early days of our product roadmap and potential impact on people’s everyday lives. We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join our People Tech team.
As our HR and Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing payroll, HR operations and benefits within the US Hub, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple countries. This role combines expertise in payroll management with a strategic HR focus, supporting the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration, and policy implementation.
In this role, you’ll;

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in global payroll management, with a strong focus on the US and Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
• Payroll/HR Certification :
• US: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
• Canada: CPP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) and any other HR certification (PHR, CPHR…)
• Deep understanding of tax regulations, and employment laws in the US and Canada
• Proven ability to navigate complex payroll and HR challenges, offering innovative solutions while maintaining compliance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong Google Sheets knowledge, analytical skills and flux analysis
• Experience with major payroll and HR software such as Workday, Gusto, ADP Workforce Now…

Please refer the Job description for details