Vice President of Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources ViaSun Corporation - 3.5 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $155,000 - $200,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Qualifications Coaching Leadership training instructional design Leadership development Team development Leadership development programs Strategic thinking in HR leadership Full Job Description Build the leadership engine behind a growing employee-owned company. ViaSun Corporation is a rapidly growing, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) civil and pavement preservation company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. As we continue scaling from 150 to 200+ employees, we are committed to growing with intention while preserving the culture, accountability, grit, and ownership mindset that define who we are. This is not a traditional HR leadership role. We are seeking a trusted leader, strategic operator, and systems builder who can inspire and develop field leaders across our Southwestern culture, connect authentically with both our English- and Spanish-speaking teams, and help build the people systems that support sustainable growth. The right leader will partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen recruiting, talent development, and organizational infrastructure while fostering an environment where employee-owners feel valued, empowered, and connected to a shared purpose. At ViaSun, leadership means building trust through action, serving others well, and creating opportunities for people to grow alongside the company they help build. What You'll DoLeadership Development Build leadership development programs for foremen, supervisors, and managers Create succession planning and high-potential employee pathways Coach operational leaders on accountability, culture, and retention Recruiting & Organizational Growth Build scalable recruiting systems and hiring infrastructure Develop workforce planning strategies to support rapid growth Establish trade school and industry partnerships Improve onboarding and quality-of-hire outcomes Culture & Employee Ownership Strengthen employee-owner engagement and ESOP culture Build recognition, retention, and accountability systems that reach the field Drive "Right People, Right Seats" discipline across the organization HR Operations Lead HR systems, compliance, employee relations, and reporting Implement scalable HR processes appropriate for a 200+ employee organization What We're Looking For Requirements 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience Experience in construction, trades, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or other field-labor environments Proven track record building systems, processes, or teams from scratch Strong leadership development experience Experience supporting organizational growth and scaling Executive-level communication and business partnership capability Ability to work on-site in Phoenix with regular field presence Non-Negotiables Applicants will not be considered without: Field-workforce leadership experience Builder mentality and systems-creation experience Strong operational partnership capability Demonstrated leadership development success High accountability and urgency Alignment with employee ownership culture You May Not Be a Fit If You are primarily compliance or policy-focused You prefer maintaining systems instead of building them You have limited experience supporting field operations teams You are uncomfortable operating in fast-moving, high-accountability environments You view HR as administrative support rather than a business driver Benefits Performance-based bonus opportunities Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Professional development and growth opportunities