HR Generalist

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Wise is helping to build a new world – a world without borders. Built by and for people who live global lives, we’re the fairest, easiest way to manage your money across borders.

Our People team aims to attract and inspire talented people around the world to achieve Wise’s mission. Read more about our People team here.

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated People Generalist to join our dynamic People team. Based at our Austin office, you will work on People projects, data and reporting, help build the People community and provide support to our Americas People Leader. You will be a key member of the People team and will report to the Americas People Leader.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities semi-independently, with a strong ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing demands.

• Project Support:
  Collaborate with the people team on a variety of projects such as process improvements, employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, and organizational development. Take ownership of specific project tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are executed effectively. Apply a problem-solving mindset to resolve any challenges that arise during the course of HR projects. Maintain a flexible approach to adjusting project plans based on evolving business needs or unexpected obstacles.

• Reporting & Analysis:
  Generate and analyze HR reports, including but not limited to turnover rates, headcount, recruitment progress, and employee engagement. Prepare regular updates for leadership and identify trends or areas for improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with different departments to support project implementation, ensuring HR initiatives align with organizational goals. Liaise with key stakeholders locally and globally, to gather information and facilitate communication.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in HR, with a focus on project management, HR operations, and/or reporting and analysis.

• Tech-Savvy: Passion for learning new systems and new tech. Are you experimenting with LLMs and genAI? Experience with Visier, Looker, or Workday are a bonus. 

• Project Management Skills: Experience supporting or leading HR-related projects with high attention to detail and great organizational skills 

• Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present findings in a clear, actionable way.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop effective solutions in a timely manner.

• Adaptability: Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage changing priorities, and remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information

• Base of $75-$85k USD/annually

• RSU's in a rapidly growing company

• An annual self-development budget

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including HSA and FSA options

• Company-paid: Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and an EAP program

• Office first work environment within our amazing Austin office where we have a gym on site, snacks, drinks and lunch twice a week

• 25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, 5 compassionate leave days, 3 paid “Me” days and a paid volunteer day, annually

• A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years

• 18-weeks of paid parental leave after a year with us

• 401k with up to a 4% employer match

• 2025 Austin BuiltIn Best Award winner for Best Places to Work and Best Large Places to Work

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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