Senior Manager, People Operations

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large. 

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day.  The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The Senior Manager, People Operations serves as the strategic and operational leader for the company’s HR Operations function, overseeing all aspects of HR service delivery, payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and compliance. This highly visible role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a key partner to associates across the organization. The Senior Manager provides both long‑term strategic direction and hands‑on oversight of core people processes that enable organizational performance and growth.

The role is hybrid require onsite presence at the Danbury Corporate Headquarters a minimum of 3 days a week or as dictated by business need. Must be available periodically outside of normal business hours to support payroll, stock options, etc.

Be Authentic: Engage in real conversations. Communicate honestly with respect and professionalism.

Raise The Bar: Share ideas to uphold our standard of excellence. Never settle for less than the best.

Own It: Be responsible for your results. Empower yourself and others to step forward and lead.

Partner For Perfection: Collaborate with peers and teammates to deliver superior service to our clients.

Love What You Do & Do What You Love: Generate excitement and enthusiasm for our brand and company.

Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate's experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.