The RoleThe Head of People Operations leads the compliance & governance, and People Operations Business Partner (POBP) functions, reporting to the Chief People & Business Officer. This leader is accountable for building the infrastructure, team, and processes needed to support a growing, multi-state construction workforce - including the compliance rigor required as the company scales into federal contracting. This role requires firsthand knowledge of the construction industry and prior experience leading HR/People Operations at a similarly sized or larger construction firm with multi-state operations.
What you will accomplishPeople operations leadership - Lead and develop a People Operations team across compliance/governance, and POBP functions.
- Set and execute functional strategy and priorities in partnership with the Chief People & Business Officer.
- Build scalable People Operations infrastructure to support continued company growth across current and new geographic markets.
Compliance & governance - Own ultimate accountability for multi-state employment law compliance.
- Ensure governance practices (policies, handbooks, recordkeeping, audits) meet the standards required for a construction employer of this size, inclusive of Federal contracting.
- Oversee compliance requirements tied to federal contracting as that line of business grows (e.g., OFCCP obligations, affirmative action planning, prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon considerations) - partnering with legal counsel and subject-matter specialists as needed.
POBP function - Lead the POBP team in delivering consistent, high-quality People support to field and office leadership across all locations.
- Ensure POBPs are equipped to handle workforce management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational design conversations with operational leaders.
- Serve as an escalation point for employee relations matters and organizational change initiatives.
Strategic & executive partnership- Advise the Chief People & Business Officer and executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational design, and people-related risk.
- Represent People Operations in company-wide planning related to growth, new market expansion, and federal contracting readiness.
- Present People Operations performance and risk metrics to executive leadership.
Work environment- Primarily office-based in Phoenix, AZ, with regular travel to satellite offices/jobsites.
- 25% travel expected.
What we would like you to have- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including prior experience leading HR/People Operations at a construction firm of similar size or larger.
- Direct construction industry experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience operating across multiple states with varying employment law requirements.
- Proven experience building and leading teams, including compliance, and POBP functions.
- Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leadership on people strategy and risk.
- Strategic HR leadership and organizational design.
- Multi-state and federal compliance acumen.
- Team building and people leadership.
- Executive communication and influence.
- Data-driven decision making.
You're inspired by our values- Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
- Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
- Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
- Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
- Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.
Compensation Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.
Benefits- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 401k with employer match
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 9 paid company holidays
- 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
- Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
- Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities
