Regional Staffing Director (TN/MS)

We are looking for a Regional Director to lead our Tennessee and Mississippi markets! This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who knows how to grow a business, build strong teams, and develop people who deliver results. You'll be responsible for the strategy, sales growth, and operational performance of the market. You'll spend time in the field working alongside your teams, building client relationships, developing new business, and making sure each market has what it needs to succeed.

Responsibilities

Own the growth strategy for your region; Build and strengthen client relationships, retain existing business, and identify opportunities to grow accounts and develop new partnerships; Get in the field with your teams each week to meet with clients, develop relationships, and drive new business; Partner with Market Managers and Operations leaders to build strong sales, recruiting, and marketing strategies; Make sure teams have the right recruiting strategies and talent pipelines in place; Own the regional P&L, KPIs, and collections; Set clear goals, review performance regularly, and use data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and hold teams accountable; Make smart decisions about resources and staffing across markets; Support new client implementations and ensure teams deliver on client commitments; Maintain compliance with client agreements and company requirements, including background checks, drug screens, and I-9/E-Verify; Partner with teams to improve safety, manage workers' compensation, reduce risk, and strengthen operational processes; Drive consistency across markets through clear processes, training, and continuous improvement; Set clear expectations and goals, and create a consistent rhythm of weekly performance meetings, one-on-ones, and quarterly goal reviews; Coach and develop Market Managers and other leaders; Identify high performers, build individualized development plans, and create opportunities for growth; Build a strong leadership bench by developing internal talent, identifying future leaders, and planning for succession; Stay connected to the talent pipeline by interviewing 4-6 leadership candidates each quarter; Address performance concerns directly, provide honest feedback, and work through escalated employee relations matters; Lead change by communicating the why, setting clear priorities, and partnering across teams; Be an ambassador for Openwork and its PEOPLE values; Build a culture where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered; Create an environment of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth; Bring energy to the region by supporting team engagement, celebrating wins, and making Openwork a place people enjoy being part of

Requirements

8+ years of multi-site leadership experience in staffing, workforce solutions, or a related B2B services industry; A track record of P&L ownership and of growing revenue and margin; Proven success in business development and key account management; Experience leading leaders, with a strong history of developing and promoting people; Comfort with data, dashboards, and KPI-driven management; Working knowledge of employment compliance (I-9/E-Verify, background and drug screening, workers' comp); Ability to travel across Tennessee and Mississippi markets weekly

Benefits

Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential; Generous PTO and paid holidays; Comprehensive healthcare benefits; Dog-friendly offices; A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth