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. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

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, who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.  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.  

Primary 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 

Required Qualifications:

• 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