Human Resources Coordinator, International

About the role

Waterworks is looking for an organized and collaborative Human Resources Coordinator to manage day‑to‑day HR administration for its international operations. Based in Porto, the role supports employees in Portugal, France, the UK and future locations, while also providing administrative assistance to the local office and the U.S. Accounting team.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration for employees across multiple countries, including onboarding, off‑boarding, employee changes and benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee records and required documentation in compliance with local employment laws.
• Partner with external HR/legal resources to ensure local compliance and manage benefits administration.
• Translate HR documents and communications between English, Portuguese, French and Italian as needed.
• Work with the U.S. People Team on reporting, employee matters and recurring HR processes.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with local providers and internal teams, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general employee and office‑related inquiries.
• Provide basic accounting and administrative support to the U.S. Accounting team for international operations.

Required profile

• Highly organized, resourceful and comfortable working independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across cultures and time zones.
• Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Porto.
• Experience supporting international HR functions and payroll coordination.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401k.
• Generous PTO, summer half‑days and a volunteer day.
• Opportunities for training, career growth and international exposure.