Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development Manager

Location: Middle Tennessee

Company: Grade A Construction, LLC.

Industry: Civil / Site Construction & Excavation

Position Overview

We are a growing excavation and civil construction company in Middle Tennessee seeking a driven, relationship-oriented Recruiter / Workforce Development Manager to help us attract, hire, and develop top talent.

This Role Will Focus On Recruiting For

Heavy Equipment Operators

• CDL Drivers
• Skilled Laborers
• Foremen & Project Support Staff
• Office & Administrative Positions
  
  

Additionally, this individual will build relationships with local high schools, trade programs, and workforce development organizations to develop a long-term talent pipeline and expand our internal training program.

This is not a passive HR role — we need someone proactive, connected, and motivated to win the talent battle in our industry.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Recruiting & Hiring

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies for field and office roles
• Post jobs, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring
• Attend job fairs, industry events, and workforce expos
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline
• Reduce time-to-hire and improve retention through better candidate matching
  
  

🔹 Workforce Development

    Establish Relationships With

• Local high schools
• Trade schools
• Technical colleges
• Workforce development programs
  

Promote careers in construction and excavation

• Develop internship, apprenticeship, and summer work programs
• Assist in structuring and growing our internal training program
  
  

🔹 Employer Branding

• Help position our company as an employer of choice in Middle Tennessee
• Work with leadership on social media recruiting initiatives
• Promote company culture, career growth, and advancement opportunities
• Support onboarding and early employee engagement
  
  

🔹 Retention Support

• Assist with onboarding processes
• Monitor turnover trends
• Recommend improvements to improve employee retention and morale
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in construction, skilled trades, or industrial sectors preferred
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with field leadership and jobsite personnel
• Experience working with high schools or workforce programs a plus
• Self-starter with high energy and accountability
• Strong communication and organizational skills
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who understands blue-collar culture
• Someone who is comfortable walking jobsites
• Someone who can talk to a superintendent at 6:30 AM and a guidance counselor at 2:00 PM
• Someone competitive and motivated to build a strong workforce
  
  

Compensation

• Base Salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based incentives tied to successful hires and retention
• Benefits package
• Company vehicle or mileage allowance (if applicable)
  
  

Why Join Us

• Growing civil construction company
• Long-term career opportunity
• Ability to directly impact company growth
• Build something meaningful in the Middle Tennessee construction industry