Flow International

People Manager, Field Operations

Flow International$75K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive HR/People experience in multi-site environments
  • Deep expertise in employee relations and complex investigations
  • Demonstrated experience in coaching and influencing leaders
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws
  • Excellent communication skills with a solutions-oriented approach

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary People contact for front-line teams across multiple locations
  • Build deep, trusted relationships with on-site leadership
  • Own and lead employee relations end-to-end, including complex investigations
  • Act as a coach to front-line leaders, enhancing performance management
  • Step into operational environments to improve team execution
  • Lead and execute key People initiatives to enhance employee experience
  • Analyze trends across properties and translate insights into action plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits for public transportation costs
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness support
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a highly experienced, hands-on People Manager to serve as a strategic partner to our front-line and property-based teams across all U.S. markets. This role will work closely with on-site leaders and employees to deliver a consistent, compliant, and high-quality employee experience across locations.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to on-site leadership, owning the full employee lifecycle while identifying gaps, driving key initiatives, and stepping into day-to-day operations when needed to ensure teams are set up to perform at a high level.

This role requires a strong on-site presence, the ability to influence at all levels, and a mindset of "see it, own it, fix it." You should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, navigating ambiguity, and operating beyond the scope of a traditional People role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary People contact for front-line/property teams across multiple U.S. locations, driving both people and business outcomes
  • Build deep, trusted relationships with on-site leaders and teams through consistent in-person engagement and visibility
  • Own and lead employee relations end-to-end, including complex investigations, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation with sound judgment and business alignment
  • Act as a coach and thought partner to front-line/property leaders, elevating their ability to manage performance, drive accountability, and lead high-performing teams
  • Drive performance management at scale, ensuring clear expectations, consistent feedback, and strong follow-through across properties
  • Step into operational environments when needed to observe, assess, and directly support teams in improving execution, structure, and team effectiveness
  • Lead and execute key People initiatives (onboarding, training, engagement, retention strategies), while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Own onboarding strategy and execution for all front-line/property employees, ensuring new hires ramp quickly and are set up for success from Day 1
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, while balancing risk with practical business needs
  • Partner cross-functionally with Recruiting, Payroll, and Operations to drive alignment and seamless execution across the employee lifecycle
  • Analyze trends across properties (turnover, engagement, performance) and proactively translate insights into action plans
  • Reinforce and operationalize company culture, values, and service standards across all teams


Ideal Background

  • 5+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with a strong emphasis on multi-site, hospitality, property management, or field-based environments
  • This role requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site across our properties, with travel between locations as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to travel out of state as we grow into new markets.
  • Proven ability to operate autonomously and lead beyond scope, taking ownership of both people and operational challenges
  • Deep expertise in employee relations, including complex investigations and high-stakes decision-making
  • Demonstrated experience coaching and influencing front-line and mid-level leaders
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills with a direct, confident, and solutions-oriented approach
  • Highly organized with strong execution and follow-through


What Success Looks Like

  • Trusted partner to property leaders, with strong credibility and influence across teams
  • Proactive ownership of challenges, problems are identified early and solved effectively
  • Improved team performance through stronger leadership, accountability, and structure
  • Consistent, compliant, and high-quality handling of employee relations matters
  • Faster onboarding ramp and increased new hire success
  • Increased manager capability in handling people and performance challenges independently
  • Positive impact on engagement, retention, and overall team culture
  • Ability to step into ambiguity, take control, and drive results without needing direction


Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)
• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to HSA-compatible plans
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation is a global technology-based manufacturing company committed to providing a world-class customer experience. The company offers a wide range of waterjet cutting and surface preparation systems to customers in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, job shop, and more. Flow International is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that help customers improve their manufacturing processes and achieve their business goals. The company is headquartered in Kent, Washington, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Flow International
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1974

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