Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Total Workforce Solutions
Hamilton-Ryker is a premier provider of total workforce solutions with over 50 years of experience in staffing and recruitment. Founded in 1971 as a small personnel agency in Martin, Tennessee, we have grown into a nationwide leader offering staffing, training, apprenticeships, and workforce management services. Our team of tenured professionals specializes in industrial, administrative, IT, and healthcare staffing, serving clients across the United States. We are committed to safety excellence, having received the National Safety Council's Safety Standard of Excellence award, and invest in continuous development for our staff through CSP certification programs.As an employee-owned company since 2012, we combine personalized service with innovative technology solutions to meet evolving workforce needs. Our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, innovation, and impact guide every relationship we build with clients and associates. With 35+ locations and a focus on client satisfaction, we deliver tailored staffing solutions that drive operational efficiency and long-term success for businesses of all sizes.
Services
Industrial Staffing
Administrative Staffing
IT Staffing
Healthcare Staffing
Workforce Development
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in workforce solutions.
- Our team includes CSP-certified staffing professionals with deep industry knowledge.
- We provide tailored staffing models including traditional staffing and MSP services.
- Our safety audit process reduces workplace risks and injury costs.
- As an employee-owned company, we combine local responsiveness with national resources.
Associations and certifications
- National Safety Council
- American Staffing Association
Services
Industrial Staffing
Hamilton-Ryker provides skilled industrial workers for production, assembly, and warehouse operations. Our candidates undergo rigorous safety training and background checks to ensure workplace readiness. We match qualified professionals with temporary, contract, and permanent positions across manufacturing sectors.
IT Staffing
Our IT staffing solutions connect businesses with qualified professionals for software development, network administration, and cybersecurity roles. We maintain a database of certified IT specialists ready to support short-term projects or long-term technology initiatives.
Workforce Development
Hamilton-Ryker's workforce development programs include apprenticeships, skills training, and safety certification. We help employers build sustainable talent pipelines through customized training programs aligned with industry requirements and workforce needs.
Healthcare Staffing
We supply qualified healthcare professionals for clinical and administrative roles in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our healthcare staffing solutions ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain strict credentialing standards.
Military Transition Programs
Hamilton-Ryker's TalentGro division partners with TrainOurTroops to provide career transition support for veterans and military families. Our programs include skills assessment, certification training, and job placement services tailored to military experience and civilian workforce demands.
People
Wayne McCreight
Founder
Co-founded Hamilton-Ryker in 1971 after identifying staffing needs in West Tennessee. Established the company's relationship-driven approach that continues guiding our client interactions today.
Crawford Gallimore
Co-Founder
Joined Wayne McCreight in 1972 to expand the company's operations. Helped establish the safety and quality standards that earned national recognition for workforce management excellence.
Kelly McCreight
President/CEO
Current leader driving Hamilton-Ryker's evolution into a nationwide workforce solutions provider. Oversees strategic growth initiatives and maintains the company's founding commitment to client relationships.
Questions
What industries does Hamilton-Ryker specialize in?
We specialize in industrial, administrative, IT, and healthcare staffing while providing workforce development solutions across multiple sectors.
How does Hamilton-Ryker ensure worker safety?
We conduct comprehensive safety audits and require CSP-certified staff to minimize workplace risks and maintain OSHA compliance standards.
Are there opportunities for military veterans?
Yes, our TalentGro division partners with TrainOurTroops to provide specialized training, certification, and job placement for veterans and military families.
What staffing models do you offer?
We provide traditional staffing, onsite management, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions tailored to specific client requirements.
How can I access payroll information?
Current employees can access pay stubs through our ESOP Connection intranet portal using secure login credentials.