HR & Payroll Specialist - US/Canada

How you’ll help us achieve it

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 9 countries and are growing fast.

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…

Key Details

• Candidates must be based in the Eastern Time Zone, USA
• Wave covers travel once per year to one of our operating countries in Africa, as well as a yearly stipend of $1,200 to meet with coworkers.
• Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, we are offering a salary of up to $115,200 USD 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 of fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance.
• Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 21-30 days exclusive of statutory holidays.
• $10,000 annual charitable donation matching.

How to apply

Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.