Human Resources Manager

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking a hands-on HR leader to manage payroll, benefits, compensation, and a multi-entity HR function. You will own policy development, onboarding, and data integrity while coordinating US and international payroll through partners.

The role reports to the CFO and offers a hybrid schedule (Providence, RI area) with a competitive base and annual bonus potential as the company grows through acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR with hands-on ownership of payroll (through a provider), benefits, and compensation.
• Generalist experience across hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and exits.
• Working knowledge of employment rules in multiple US states.
• Comfort with HR technology, payroll platforms, and reporting.
• A history of building something new and finishing it with minimal direction.
• Acquisition or integration experience, or time at a PE-backed or multi-location company.
• International HR or payroll experience managed through outside partners.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR.
• A second language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full people function across the US and Europe for rapid growth.
• Align pay and benefits during acquisitions, welcoming new employees and aligning org charts across borders.
• Run US payroll and coordinate overseas payroll with local partners.
• Refresh the employee handbook and keep policies current across states and countries.
• Own the benefits calendar (medical, 401(k), open enrollment, broker reviews).
• Create structure around pay with salary ranges, offer guidelines, and consistent practices.
• Launch a performance review process with a predictable rhythm managers actually use.
• Support a mixed hourly and salaried workforce with coaching and issue resolution.
• Keep the HRIS clean and turn it into leadership-relevant reporting.
• Work with local counsel/providers to keep European operations compliant.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Compensation

Multi-state HR

HR systems

Acquisition experience

International HR

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR

Second language

Education

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll platforms

Job description

Location: Providence, RI Area (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

Compensation: $120K+ base plus annual bonus

Lead HR for an acquisitive, PE-backed organization, reporting directly to the CFO.

Our client is a private equity-backed services organization. It has a growing workforce across the US and Europe and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions. As the company's first dedicated Human Resources Manager, you will lead the full people function and serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and the executive team. This role suits a decisive, hands-on HR leader who takes ownership and delivers results in a fast-moving, multi-entity environment.

Projects You'll Work On

• Bring new companies into the fold. Join acquisitions from diligence through day one and beyond. You'll align pay and benefits, welcome new employees, and blend org charts across borders.
• Rethink how payroll and benefits are delivered. Assess the current PEO arrangement and recommend the best long-term path. Then run US payroll and coordinate overseas payroll with local partners.
• Refresh the employee handbook and keep policies current across multiple states and countries.
• Own the benefits calendar, including medical, 401(k), open enrollment, and the annual broker review.
• Create structure around pay with clear salary ranges, offer guidelines, and consistent practices company-wide.
• Launch a performance review process with a predictable rhythm that managers actually use.
• Support a mixed hourly and salaried workforce with practical manager coaching and early resolution of employee issues.
• Make the data work. Keep the HRIS clean and turn it into reporting leadership relies on.
• Work with local counsel and providers to keep European operations compliant. Help hiring managers with postings and candidate logistics.

What Experience You Should Bring

Must-haves

• 8+ years in HR with hands-on ownership of payroll (through a provider), benefits, and compensation.
• Generalist experience across hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and exits.
• Working knowledge of employment rules in multiple US states.
• Comfort with HR technology, payroll platforms, and reporting.
• A history of building something new and finishing it with minimal direction.
• Acquisition or integration experience, or time at a PE-backed or multi-location company.
• International HR or payroll experience managed through outside partners.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR.
• A second language.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact role: your decisions shape how the company grows.
• Direct access to the CFO and leadership team.
• Rare career experience in deal integration and international HR.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with 3 days on-site.
• Competitive compensation with bonus and full benefits.

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