Strategic HR Leader for Multi-Location Construction

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Group Personnel represents a growing, privately owned construction and service organization seeking a strategic HR leader to oversee all human resources functions across multiple divisions in Memphis, TN. Reporting to the Owners, you will align people strategies with operational needs and long-term growth.

This role manages workforce planning, performance management, recruiting, employee development, and HR operations while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Multi-location operations experience preferred.
• Proven success in recruiting, employee development, and conflict resolution.
• HRIS/payroll and Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership: Partner with ownership and division managers on workforce planning, organizational structure, performance management, and culture initiatives.
• Compliance and risk: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain handbooks and policies; oversee investigations and employee relations matters.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition: Lead full-cycle recruiting for field and administrative roles, build sourcing relationships, and improve onboarding.
• Workforce development: Build training and leadership development programs and support career pathing.
• Employee relations and culture: Serve as the primary HR resource across all divisions and support engagement, recognition, and retention.
• HR operations: Manage performance reviews, compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, HR reporting, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Strategic HR

Compliance

Recruiting

Workforce development

Employee relations

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS/Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Group Personnel represents a growing, privately owned construction and service organization seeking a strategic HR leader to oversee all human resources functions across multiple divisions in Memphis, TN. Reporting to the Owners, you will align people strategies with operational needs and long-term growth.

This role manages workforce planning, performance management, recruiting, employee development, and HR operations while ensuring compliance with employment laws.