Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.
We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto. We work closely with CEOs and technology leaders to optimize IT strategy, sourcing models, and business processes and are committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients.
Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that’s empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions.
Job DescriptionAs an HR Manager, you act as a strategic partner to the Leadership Team, overseeing a population of 200 to 300 employees. You ensure consistent application of company policies and drive HR performance across your scope.
Main responsibilities:
- You are responsible for delivering a high-quality employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—by leading the Talent Management process and continuously improving its effectiveness.
- You provide expert guidance to Career Development Managers (CDMs) on policy implementation, best management practices, employee behavior, performance management, and career development.
- You proactively design and implement HR initiatives that foster team engagement and enhance the work environment, with a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, in alignment with the company’s CSR commitments.
- You develop a deep understanding of your scope by maintaining close proximity to teams, conducting HR interviews to assess engagement levels, strengthen work relationships, boost productivity, and support retention.
- You identify and address potential issues—including flight risks and psychosocial risks—either independently or by mobilizing relevant stakeholders, always proposing solutions aligned with operational priorities.
- You monitor HR KPIs and trends to track progress on action plans, define pragmatic corrective measures when needed, and provide clear visibility into the HR landscape of your scope.
- You regularly assess and enhance HR processes, systems, and capabilities to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Between 7 and 10 years of experience in HR developpment activities. Ideally coming from a consulting background.
- Being an ambassador of the Positive Way (#Energetic #Responsible #Together) to contribute to spreading Wavestone’s values within their scope and serve as a role model (>> Positiveway book)
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with all types of stakeholders, both orally and in writing (with clarity and simplicity)
- Rapidly establishing trustful relationships with any type of interlocutor
- Ability to understand and to be connected to consulting stakes & teams
- Agility and flexibility in organization (time and priority management)
- Capable of managing change within the organization.
- Analytical and results-driven rather than process-oriented
- Demonstrating self-control and resilience
- Fluent in French and abilility to work in English
Why joning us ?
- Talent-Centric Approach: Wavestone places talent and corporate social responsibility (CSR) at the heart of its strategy. The HR Director of Wavestone, the Recruitment Director and the Head of CSR are members of the Executive Committee of the firm.
- Strategic HR Function: The HR function is strategic, expected to add value, promote organizational values, and stay at the forefront of HR practices—not merely a support function.
- Ambitious Business Project: The company is experiencing significant growth both in France and internationally, driven by an ambitious business project.
- Demanding Work Environment: Employees operate in a challenging work environment, engaging with high-level stakeholders.
- Great Place To Work: The company is recognized as a Great Place To Work, ranking number one in its category among organizations with over 2500 employees.
Skills Required
- 7 to 10 years of experience in HR development activities
- Fluency in French and ability to work in English
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Agility and flexibility in organization management
- Analytical and results-driven
- Ability to manage change within the organization
What We Do
In a world where knowing how to drive transformation is the key to success, Wavestone's mission is to inform and guide large companies and organizations in their most critical transformations, with the ambition of a positive outcome for all stakeholders. It's an ambition anchored in the firm's DNA and embodied in the signature “The Positive Way.” Wavestone draws on over 3,000 employees across 9 countries. It is a leading independent player in European consulting. Wavestone is listed on Euronext Paris and recognized as a Great Place to Work®.
