People Operations Manager
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
About the role
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented People Operations Manager (internally known as a Resource Center Manager) to be based in our Marion, MA; Newport, RI; or Jacksonville, FL office. This position will require up to 15% travel.
As an operations leader, you will work directly with a team of engineering and science professionals to ensure that our members have an optimal employment experience. Qualified candidates will possess a proven ability in leadership, communication, planning, team building, and time management. Individuals who are successful in this position must be exceptional communicators and possess the ability to quickly develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships that are foundational to Foth's success. A dynamic and charismatic leadership style that encourages and motivates multi-disciplined teams is also essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Foth members, across multiple Foth offices, on a variety of environmental projects
- Engage in resource forecasting to drive business results
- Prioritize business labor and equipment resource needs
- Lead recruiting efforts for new members (e.g., write job requisitions, participate in the interview/selection process, etc.)
- Integrate new members (e.g., develop integration plans, secure required tools, etc.)
- Acquire and coordinate contract resources
- Develop standard work processes, presentations, and training materials
- Coordinate member recognition program, performance evaluations, career development, and integration reviews
- Deliver member performance evaluation results
- Coordinate and lead conflict resolution activities when appropriate
- Actively participate in the operations leadership team, which helps set the direction of the division
- Plan member events
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science, Business, HR Management or related technical/engineering discipline
- 8 years of related work experience in engineering/science, operations or a consulting environment with at least 5 years in a supervisory/management role
- Previous experience managing people, projects, and/or leading initiatives
- Previous experience creating and documenting work processes
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Disability coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Earned Performance Incentive program
- Discretionary bonuses, including On-the-Spot recognition awards
- Quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities (for exempt members)
Pay
The base compensation range for this position is included in this job posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, scope and level of responsibility, and applicable licenses or certifications. This position may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. If this occurs, the compensation range and eligibility for incentive opportunities may vary accordingly.