About Us: Gateway Supply, a trusted leader in HVAC and plumbing supplies, is seeking a strategic and people-focused Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function and help shape the future of our workforce. This is an opportunity to influence company culture, develop talent strategies, strengthen employee engagement, and support business growth across our organization.
About the Role: As our Director of Human Resources, you will provide leadership across all areas of HR, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, training, and organizational development. You will partner closely with executive leadership and managers to build a high-performing workforce and create a positive employee experience that supports Gateway Supply’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HR strategy: Develop and execute human resources initiatives that align with business objectives and support organizational growth.
- Drive talent acquisition: Oversee recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and employer branding efforts to attract and retain top talent.
- Enhance employee engagement: Promote a positive workplace culture through employee programs, communication initiatives, recognition efforts, and engagement strategies.
- Provide employee relations leadership: Guide managers and employees through workplace issues, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while updating policies, procedures, and HR practices as needed.
- Develop people and leaders: Lead training, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management programs that strengthen organizational capability.
- Drive organizational alignment: Collaborate with parent and sister companies’ leadership to ensure HR strategies, policies, talent initiatives, and compliance practices are aligned with corporate standards while effectively supporting local business objectives.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Strategic Influence: A leadership role where your decisions directly impact company culture, employee development, and business success.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your leadership impact while working in a collaborative and people-focused environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required
- 5+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including management of multiple HR disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives, managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Why Choose Us:
- People-first leadership: Help shape a culture that values employees, encourages growth, and supports long-term success.
- Organizational impact: Partner directly with leadership to influence workforce strategy, talent development, and business outcomes.
- Meaningful work: Lead initiatives that improve employee experience, strengthen teams, and support company growth.
- Stability and opportunity: Join a respected, growing organization where your leadership will make a lasting difference.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required
- 5+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including management of multiple HR disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives, managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including managing multiple HR disciplines
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives, managers, and employees at all levels
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including managing multiple HR disciplines
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives, managers, and employees at all levels
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
What We Do
Gateway Supply Company, Inc., founded in 1964 in Columbia, South Carolina, is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC products. The company serves approximately 4,000 customers across 16 locations in South Carolina and North Carolina. It combines high-volume distribution with luxury showroom experiences, providing professional guidance and trusted products to contractors and homeowners at every stage of their projects.
