{"id":284251,"date":"2025-10-07T15:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/284251\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:39:11","slug":"westwood-contractors-promotes-jess-ascencio-to-human-resources-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/284251\/","title":{"rendered":"Westwood Contractors promotes Jess Ascencio to human resources manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Westwood Contractors, a leader in nationwide retail and commercial construction, is pleased to announce the<br \/>promotion of Jess Ascencio to Human Resources Manager, effective October 6, 2025.<br \/>In her new role, Mrs. Ascencio will oversee the strategic and day-to-day functions of the HR department, including policy development, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration. She will also serve as a trusted advisor to management, guiding performance management and fostering a workplace culture that emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and professional growth.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Ascencio brings 16 years of experience in human resources and employee relations, serving both<br \/>public and private organizations across industries such as clean energy, pharmaceutical, retail, technology,<br \/>finance, accounting, and education. A certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by the Human<br \/>Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), she has demonstrated her ability to design and implement HR<br \/>programs that align organizational goals with the needs of employees. Since joining Westwood nearly a<br \/>year ago as HR Generalist, she has made an immediate impact by taking on additional responsibilities,<br \/>adapting her expertise to the construction industry, and strengthening the company\u2019s HR capabilities.<br \/>Mrs. Ascencio\u2019s character is highlighted by a sense of conscientiousness, attention to detail, and<br \/>commitment to accuracy and quality. These traits are reflected in her ability to ensure compliance with<br \/>employment laws, conduct thorough audits, and implement consistent policies and processes. Equally<br \/>important, her careful and thoughtful approach supports Westwood\u2019s mission to create an environment<br \/>where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed.<br \/>\u201cJess has been an integral part of our team since the day she joined Westwood,\u201d said Robert Benda, CEO.<br \/>\u201cHer professionalism, depth of knowledge, and ability to balance regulatory compliance with a people-first<br \/>approach make her the ideal leader to guide our HR function into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>About Westwood Contractors, Inc.<br \/>Westwood Contractors is a commercial general contractor with more than 40 years of experience<br \/>providing general contracting services for retail, healthcare, hospitality, high-end office spaces, and<br \/>distribution\/warehouse facilities nationwide. Throughout its history, Westwood has established a strong<br \/>record of success, including extensive experience in pre-construction\/estimating services as well as shell<br \/>and interior construction, chain-wide feature rollout programs, and refresh\/rebranding programs. By<br \/>staying attuned to industry trends, leveraging the latest technology, and collaborating with its partners,<br \/>Westwood\u2019s team of experienced and highly trained professionals pursues its vision of being the most<br \/>trusted national provider of quality construction services through a passionate commitment to our values.<br \/>Westwood Contractors is based in Fort Worth, TX and serves clients nationally.<\/p>\n<p>Read all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/on-the-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cOn the Move\u201d updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p>Fort Worth Report is <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2024\/08\/25\/fort-worth-report-achieves-global-trust-certification-heres-what-it-means-for-our-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n<p>Republish This Story<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"88\" height=\"31\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" style=\"border-width:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758084579_646_cc-by-nd-4.0.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Republishing is free for noncommercial entities. 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