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 HR Manager (Talent & People Operations) 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, with trusted external partners supporting payroll, benefits, and compliance administration. This structure allows the role to focus on talent acquisition quality, onboarding effectiveness, manager support, and employee retention, rather than day‑to‑day processing.

The position works closely with senior leadership and department managers, with regular access to leadership and participation in workforce planning and people‑related decision discussions. 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

• 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.
• Coordinate full‑cycle recruiting activities, including interviews and offers.
• Maintain awareness of market compensation trends, candidate availability, and competitive dynamics to support realistic hiring strategies.
• Support a professional, well‑communicated candidate experience throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Represent USI at select campus events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to strengthen early‑career pipelines.

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

• Oversee outsourced HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits partners.
• Ensure accuracy of employee records and HR documentation.
• 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 generalist or HR manager role.
• Strong working knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and employment compliance.
• Comfortabl…