Millstone Weber

Vice President of People & Culture

Now seeking a Vice President of People & Culture who brings deep talent management expertise to build next-level HR strategies as we continue our growth journey and invest in our people-centric culture.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY     

Rich in history and strong in values, Millstone Weber (“MW”) is a leader in full-service heavy civil construction in the transportation industry, specializing in highway and bridge construction and other transportation-related projects including rail, mass transit, and aviation infrastructure. In 2014, Millstone Bangert, Inc. and the construction arm of Fred Weber, Inc. joined together to form MW, combining 160 years of experience.

Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, MW’s mission is to make a difference by positively impacting the lives of their employees, the communities they serve, and the projects they build. MW is united by four core values, Team First, Problem Solvers, Passionate About Results, and Get Better Every Day, reflecting a family-oriented, supportive culture, and emphasizing respect, growth, and fun while improving communities and exceeding customer expectations through quality and innovation.

In addition to being exceptional builders, MW gives back to the communities they work in. Team members actively participate in service projects throughout the year, aiming to leave the world a better place. To learn more, visit us at https://www.millstoneweber.com.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, this newly created position will sit on the leadership team and help shape the future of our company by driving talent management strategies, nurturing a cohesive, people-centric culture, and positioning our company as an employer of choice.

YOUR MISSION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

• PROVIDE VISIONARY AND STRATEGIC HR LEADERSHIP (Executive Leadership) – Serve as a key member of MW’s Leadership Team, driving results for the HR function in support of the company’s overall strategic plan. As a trusted business partner across all departments, you will provide guidance and support on all HR-related matters, including talent acquisition, talent management, culture building and employee engagement initiatives, with a focus on driving changes and building systems, processes, and programs that support the company’s growth.
• BUILD A HIGH PERFORMING HR TEAM (Team Management) – Serve as an HR thought leader, key resource, mentor, and strategic advisor to MW’s HR team of 4. Determine best HR team structure to support MW’s anticipated growth and business objectives. Promote a high level of responsiveness and customer service for internal constituents and develop a team who serve as critical business partners for internal stakeholders. Drive a healthy sense of accountability and a mindset of continuous improvement. Solicit feedback to create an environment that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence, and supports close collaboration with regional operations teams and leaders.
• CREATE COMPELLING RECRUITMENT & ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES (Talent Acquisition/Employee Engagement) – Lead the charge in building a strong, unified company culture that promotes collaboration, accountability, safety, quality, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the business. Lead and integrate our employer branding efforts to ensure a consistent and rewarding value proposition for current and future MW employees. Provide support to business leaders in assessing MW’s talent needs and creating innovative strategies around talent sourcing, recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding. Leverage data and analytics to forecast talent needs, understand trends, and ensure a pipeline of talent. Develop a total rewards program that furthers MW’s ability to attract and retain top talent.
• DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT A ROBUST TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (Performance Enablement + Learning & Development) – In close collaboration with senior leadership, you will lead the design and implementation of talent management programs, including succession planning, career path development and leadership development. As we continue to build the next chapter of our HR strategy, you will implement performance management systems that are focused on continuous improvement, feedback, and growth. You will assess and address gaps for training and leadership development while ensuring metrics are deployed to track the success of MW’s initiatives. Develop programs to foster employee development through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. Implement leadership development initiatives to ensure cultivation of the next generation of leaders.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You are a hands-on, results-driven People/HR leader with a passion for building high-performing HR teams and fostering a people-first organizational culture.
• You bring a minimum of 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing HR teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability, and developing HR programs rooted in a strong talent strategy. Experience with multi-site locations preferred yet not required.
• Construction industry experience is a plus, yet not required.
• Ideal candidates bring experience scaling the HR function in a growth-oriented organization.
• You have served as a strategic business advisor to business leaders on organizational design and change initiatives to optimize the company’s strategic and operational objectives. You also have the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities.
• You have excellent verbal and written communications skills. You are skilled at relationship building and stakeholder management. You have developed the ability to confidently interact with a wide range of stakeholders and to react with diplomacy and tact.
• You have gained solid experiences and developed programs and strategies to enable successful workforce planning, engagement, recruitment and retention.
• You bring a deep working-knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.).
• Four-year degree is required. Advanced degree and/or certifications a plus.
• You bring strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office Applications, cloud-based software, related HRIS platforms, and data analysis tools.

WHY JOIN MILLSTONE WEBER?

• HELP LEAD OUR NEXT CHAPTER OF GROWTH – We’re looking for a People & Culture leader who loves to build teams, best processes, and scalable infrastructure. This is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and make a lasting impact through leading best HR practices, policies and procedures, organizational design, recruitment, talent management and employee engagement.
• PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE – MW has built a culture of respect and teamwork. We value family, fun, accountability and results. Our commitment to empowering and supporting our employees is our greatest asset. We believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives and together we achieve lasting growth.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE – MW offers a competitive base salary and annual bonus plan as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including generous medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; a matching 401(k) plan; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; and paid holidays and PTO.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This position will be based at Millstone Weber’s headquarters in St. Charles, MO. This position requires frequent onsite leadership and collaboration with executive team in corporate office as well as visibility with field team members. Occasional travel to the Denver, CO office estimated at 10%. Relocation resources are available.

READY TO APPLY? 

Take the next step and submit the interest form on this page to share your resume with Occhio Search & Recruitment. Contact Angie Akerman at angie@occhiosearch.com or Hannah Phillips at hannah@occhiosearch.com for more information. All resumes, referrals and general inquiries will be held strictly confidential. No direct inquiries with Millstone Weber, please. We ask that you direct all questions, referrals, and applications to our retained search consultants at Occhio Search.1

Millstone Weber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!