People Operations Manager

Blu Wave is a fast-growing technology company transforming how private equity firms and proactive companies find and engage top-tier third-party resources. Our proprietary data, AI-powered platform, and curated ecosystem connect business builders with pre-vetted consultants, service providers, and interim executives who drive measurable results. Recognized by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in North America, Blu Wave is redefining how expertise is discovered and deployed.

At Blu Wave, you’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team that values ownership, curiosity, and impact. We move quickly, support one another, and are committed to delivering excellence for our clients and each other.

We are looking for a dynamic People Operations Manager to serve as our first dedicated People team member. You will lead our People initiatives and programs across our growing organization. Reporting to the CEO, you will serve as a key stakeholder to ensure an optimal employee experience from pre‑employment through offboarding.

• Apply your HR knowledge and expertise to contribute to the strategy and execution of our People initiatives, suggesting improvements and committing to action
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on a wide range of HR-related matters, providing coaching and support as needed
• Develop and manage our people programs, policies, and initiatives, including performance management, recruiting, employee engagement/surveys, training, and compliance initiatives
• Provide outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring proper engagement, speed, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Act as a champion for our company culture, promoting our values and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment

• An ambitious and autonomous People Ops/HR professional with 7+ years of progressive experience
• A thoughtful leader, dynamic communicator, and analytical operator with a strong business mind who looks for ways to “work smarter”
• An effective collaborator who knows how to respectfully drive towards action and align others to new ideas and approaches
• Someone who is ready to step into a newly created role and show the team how HR initiatives can drive business forward

• 7+ years of People Operations / HR experience, including hands‑on People program design and execution experience
• Experience working with a growing professional / technology workforce; experience working within an investor‑backed company is preferred
• Passion for empowering an engaged workforce to excel through strategic People Ops initiatives
• Expertise with various HR technologies and systems
• Ability to work in our Brentwood, TN office 4 days a week

• Exposure to the private equity sector and ecosystem
• Direct access to our senior leadership team on a regular basis
• Opportunity to own and implement HR strategy and systems
• Great office location in Brentwood – walking distance to Hill Center

Blu Wave is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful workplace where all individuals are treated fairly. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.