Head of People

About Willmeng

Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company's high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture including Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine, #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona, Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal.

Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the "altruistic service" corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.

The Role

At Willmeng, we don't just build projects-we build careers, leaders, and a culture of excellence. Our approach to people is unconventional: we invest deeply in development, trust, and an environment where employees thrive. We are seeking a Head of People to lead our talent, recruiting, and culture strategy, ensuring we maintain and enhance the values that make us who we are. The Head of People will be a key strategic partner to leadership who is passionate about recruiting, developing and retaining talent at every level while building builders.

What you will accomplish

Recruiting

• Build upon and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract top talent across all levels.
• Lead and support the team responsible for recruiting experienced professionals from the industry and early-career talent through the university program.
• Leverage innovative sourcing and hiring strategies to ensure Willmeng attracts and retains the best talent in construction.
• Own our intern program to fuel the future.

Employee Experience

• Strengthen and nurture a people-first culture that aligns with our core values and unconventional approach to employee engagement.
• Develop programs that prioritize employee well-being, mental health, and work-life balance.
• Create initiatives that promote connection, recognition, and retention across the organization.

Talent Development

• Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Foster leadership development at all levels, ensuring employees have opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Partner with managers to create career pathways that align with company goals and employee aspirations.
• Champion a coaching and mentorship culture that empowers employees to grow within the organization.

People Strategy & Business Practices

• Ensure alignment of people-related practices with business objectives, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Establish fair and competitive compensation and benefits programs that support employee satisfaction and retention.
• Provide guidance on workplace standards, aligning policies with company values and legal requirements.
• Optimize HR systems and processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.

What we would like you to have

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, people operations, leadership development, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Organizational Psychology, Communication, Education or related is required. An MBA or masters in related discipline is desired.
• Experience in construction, trades, or field-based industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative talent, leadership, and culture programs.
• Experience with technology and systems implementation to optimize people operations.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

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

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.