GateSource HR in 2025–2026: Scaling Recruitment Support Across South America and the Caribbean

2025 has been a year of consolidation and growth for GateSource HR. Building on our specialist focus in mining, energy, engineering, finance, logistics and catering services, we have expanded our footprint across South America and the Caribbean while strengthening delivery for clients in North America and Europe with operations in the region.

As we move into 2026, we are investing in additional support staff and delivery capability across all disciplines to give clients faster shortlists, deeper market mapping and better compliance support for cross-border hiring.

2025: A Year of Consolidation and Regional Growth

In 2025, GateSource HR continued to grow as a recruitment partner of choice for organisations operating in South America and the Caribbean. Our consultants supported projects in established markets like Brazil, Chile and Peru, as well as fast-growing investment hubs such as Guyana, Paraguay, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.

Across the year we focused on three priorities:

• Depth in core sectors – senior and specialist roles in mining and natural resources, renewable energy and infrastructure, engineering and manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, and financial services.
• Cross-border recruitment – helping clients in the USA, Canada and Europe build teams that understand both local markets and international standards.
• Better candidate experience – closer contact with candidates in Spanish, English and French, and clearer communication throughout the hiring process.

The result has been a stronger, more resilient pipeline of talent at executive, management and specialist levels across the region.

Disciplines Where Demand Grew in 2025

Throughout 2025, the strongest demand came from the following areas:

• Mining and Natural Resources – country managers, mine managers, project directors, technical superintendents, mine geologists, maintenance and reliability leadership, HSE and ESG functions.
• Renewable Energy and Power – project engineers, construction managers, grid and substation engineers, O&M leaders, country heads for IPPs, commercial and business development roles.
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering – project directors, resident engineers, design leads, contract and claims specialists for roads, ports, industrial sites and logistics corridors.
• Finance and Corporate Functions – CFOs, FDs, controllers, FP&A leads, internal audit, risk and compliance, plus corporate development and M&A roles linked to regional growth strategies.
• Logistics and Supply Chain – regional logistics managers, port and terminal management, warehousing and distribution leaders, transport optimisation and last-mile operations.
• Support and Shared Services – HR and talent management, IT and digital, procurement, and key commercial and sales roles serving industrial and B2B markets.

Many of these searches involved multi-country remits or cross-border reporting lines, where cultural fit, language skills and regional experience are as important as technical ability.

Why We Are Investing in More Support Staff for 2026

The volume and complexity of recruitment projects in 2025 made one thing clear: to keep delivering at the level our clients expect, GateSource HR needs to keep investing in people. That is why our 2026 plan prioritises additional support staff across South America and the Caribbean.

Our 2026 support-staff growth will focus on:

• Research and market mapping – more resources dedicated to identifying hidden and passive talent in specific countries, states and provinces.
• Candidate sourcing and screening – specialist sourcers working alongside consultants to build stronger shortlists, faster.
• Project coordination – delivery coordinators managing interviews, feedback cycles and offer processes across time zones.
• Compliance and contractor payroll support – reinforcing our ability to help clients with EOR and contractor solutions, onboarding and local labour-law requirements.
• Marketing and candidate engagement – content and outreach that keep senior professionals informed about new roles and opportunities across the region.

These additions will allow our consultants to spend more time where it counts most: advising clients, engaging senior candidates and solving hiring challenges in complex markets.

Strengthening Coverage in South America and the Caribbean

Our additional support staff will be based in and focused on key countries across South America and the Caribbean, supporting both local and multinational clients. This includes Spanish-speaking markets such as Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Paraguay and Mexico, as well as English-speaking hubs like Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and the Bahamas.

By increasing on-the-ground and regional support, we can:

• Respond more quickly to new mandates and urgent replacement hires.
• Offer clients more detailed salary and market intelligence by country and sector.
• Run simultaneous searches across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining a single point of contact.
• Support clients who are entering new markets with both permanent recruitment and contractor payroll (EOR) solutions.

What This Means for Clients in 2026

For hiring managers and HR teams, GateSource HR’s 2026 growth means more capacity, more speed and more transparency throughout each search. You can expect:

• Faster shortlists for critical roles, thanks to larger sourcing and research teams.
• Better candidate quality through deeper market mapping and targeted outreach.
• Clearer communication as project coordinators manage timelines, feedback and stakeholder updates.
• Stronger compliance and support when hiring across borders or using contractor payroll and EOR solutions.

Whether you are building a new mining operation, developing renewable energy projects, scaling logistics and trading operations or strengthening your finance and corporate functions, our aim is simple: to give you a recruitment partner that understands your market and delivers consistently.

What This Means for Candidates

For senior professionals and technical specialists across South America and the Caribbean, our 2026 investment means more touchpoints, more communication and access to a broader range of roles.

• Dedicated talent specialists for key disciplines such as mining, renewables, engineering, finance and logistics.
• More proactive outreach for regional and remote opportunities, not just advertised roles.
• Support with relocation, rotation schedules and cross-border opportunities when positions require it.

Our goal is to remain a trusted long-term partner for candidates who want to build careers across the Americas.

Looking Ahead: Partnering With GateSource HR in 2026

As investment continues to flow into South America and the Caribbean, competition for experienced leadership and technical talent will remain intense. By expanding our support staff and delivery capability in 2026, GateSource HR is positioning itself to help clients navigate this market with confidence.

If you are planning to hire in the region or preparing for new projects in 2026, we would be happy to discuss how our expanded team can support you.

Learn more about GateSource HR or contact our team to discuss your hiring plans.