HR Manager - Build Scalable People Ops for Maritime Tech

Burmester & Vogel Ltd.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burmester & Vogel Ltd. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to build and run HR for Burmester & Vogel and Marsoft. As our first dedicated HR hire, you will own the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to benefits, policies, and employee relations, and set up the processes a growing company needs.

You will ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment law, implement performance reviews, and develop scalable processes to support rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR generalist or HR management experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment law.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ATS.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential matters.
• Clear, approachable communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting: job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and offers.
• Run onboarding and offboarding for both companies.
• Administer benefits and work with payroll on accurate, timely pay.
• Write and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Keep us compliant with federal and Massachusetts employment law, including pay transparency requirements.
• Set up performance review and goal-setting processes.
• Advise managers and employees on employee relations matters.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

HR Management

Employee Relations

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

PHR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Burmester & Vogel Ltd. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to build and run HR for Burmester & Vogel and Marsoft. As our first dedicated HR hire, you will own the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to benefits, policies, and employee relations, and set up the processes a growing company needs.

You will ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment law, implement performance reviews, and develop scalable processes to support rapid growth.