Head of HR and Talent

Talent & People Manager
USI Consultants Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Human Resources

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, designers, and client representatives. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies, other engineering firms, private developers, and businesses rely on USI to successfully complete their projects.

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. seeks 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.

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.

Coach leaders on performance feedback strategies and consistent people practices.

HR Operations & Benefits Oversight

Oversee outsourced HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits partners.

Ensure employee records and HR documentation are accurate and compliant.

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

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.

Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Hiring and onboarding are consistent, proactive, and well executed.

Employees and managers view HR as accessible, fair, and dependable.

HR processes remain organized, practical, and aligned with business needs.

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.