HR Manager (Talent & People Operations)

USI Consultants, Inc., an Indiana-based civil engineering and surveying firm, employs an outstanding group of civil engineers, surveyors, right-of-way specialists, construction inspectors, Planners, Landscape Architects, technicians, and designers, and client representatives. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies, other engineering firms, private developers, and businesses are among the many that rely on USI to successfully complete their projects.

When you join USI, you will be joining a growing company that cares about your success. Our team is dedicated to maximizing your potential and focused on delivering quality customer service. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and rewarding our growing team. USI strives to make a difference - in our company and in our community. Working with us, you will feel valued, challenged, and appreciated.

Position Summary

USI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Talent & People Manager to lead people operations for a growing civil engineering and surveying firm of approximately 100 employees.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for an HR professional with 5-10 years of experience who enjoys building strong recruiting pipelines, partnering closely with leaders, and shaping practical people practices that support long-term business success.

You will serve as the primary on-site HR leader, supported by trusted external resources who manage payroll, benefits, and compliance administration. This structure enables the in-house role to focus on high-impact areas such as talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, manager support, and retention - while external partners handle other essential HR functions.

The Talent & People Manager will work closely with senior leadership and department managers, with regular access to leadership and participation in workforce planning and people-related discussions. At USI, HR is viewed as a business partner, not a back-office function, and plays an active role in hiring decisions, workforce planning, and employee relations.

Pay Range: $70,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Pipeline Leadership

• Own recruiting as a forward-looking, relationship-driven function focused on civil engineering and related technical roles.
• Build and sustain early-career, university, internship, and referral-based talent pipelines.
• Proactively source and engage candidates to support current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to drive hiring readiness, workforce planning, and timely decision-making.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from candidate screening to offer acceptance.
• Maintain awareness of market compensation trends, candidate availability, and competitive dynamics to support realistic hiring strategies.
• Support a professional and effective candidate experience throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Represent USI at select campus events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to strengthen early-career pipelines.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee and manager guidance.
• Own onboarding and early-tenure experience to support engagement, job clarity, and retention.
• Coach leaders on performance feedback strategies and consistent people practices.
• Support respectful, compliant resolution of employee concerns.
• Reinforce fair, consistent, and well-communicated people practices across the organization.

HR Operations & Benefits Oversight

• Oversee outsourced HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits partners.
• Ensure employee records and HR documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Monitor compliance with applicable employment laws in coordination with external partners.
• Coordinate with leadership and advisors on employment-related matters as needed.
• Ensure a positive employee experience through effective vendor oversight.

Responsibilities may shift based on business needs, with recruiting and talent pipeline leadership remaining the primary priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 - 10 years of progressive HR experience in a hands-on HR Generalist/Manager role.
• Strong working knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and employment compliance.
• Comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with leadership.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR); Ajera experience is a plus.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong commitment to confidentiality.

What Success Looks Like

• Hiring and onboarding are consistent, proactive, and well executed.
• Employees and managers view HR as accessible, fair, and dependable.
• Employee issues are addressed promptly and professionally.
• HR processes remain organized, practical, and aligned with business needs.
• The workforce remains stable and engaged as the company grows.

Why USI Consultants

• USI offers the opportunity to own the HR function in a respected, relationship-driven consulting firm, where HR is visible, valued, and closely connected to the business. This role provides meaningful responsibility, strong leadership partnership, and the chance to build long-term impact in a stable organization.
• USI is a long-established firm with strong employee tenure, a collaborative leadership team, and an ongoing commitment to investing in people and internal infrastructure.