Talent Acquisition Manager

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Brunel
Little Rock, AR, United States
120000 - 140000 USD / Year
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  • FullTime
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Our client, one of the U.S.’s leading manufacturers of large-diameter line pipes for the energy sector is in an exciting phase of expansion — they’ve just announced a $300M investment to scale operations, and they’re hiring a Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager to play a key role in building and sustaining a high-performing workforce.

Job Summary

The Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager strengthens the company’s ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent in a environment. This role focuses heavily on hourly and skilled-trade recruiting, onboarding, retention, and building long-term workforce pipelines through school, community, and agency partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruitment & Staffing
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for production and maintenance roles.
  • Develop sourcing strategies, job fairs, and referral programs.
  • Track and report hiring metrics (time-to-fill, turnover, applicant flow).
  • Onboarding & Retention
  • Lead onboarding programs that improve engagement and reduce early turnover.
  • Partner with supervisors to support new hires during their first 90 days.
  • Conduct exit interviews and retention analyses.
  • Workforce Planning & Development
  • Forecast workforce needs and coordinate training for job readiness and advancement.
  • Build partnerships with schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce agencies.
  • Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training solutions.
  • Community & Employer Branding
  • Represent the company at recruiting events and workforce development meetings.
  • Promote company culture and career growth opportunities.
  • Data & Metrics
  • Maintain dashboards tracking recruiting and retention effectiveness.
  • Present workforce insights and recommendations to leadership.

Success Indicators

  • Staffing levels meet operational demand.
  • Turnover within 90 days reduced.
  • Active local workforce pipeline established.
  • Onboarding supports long-term employee development.
  • Employer brand recognized in community.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
  • 10 years in HR, Talent Acquisition, or Workforce Development within .
  • Proven success in hourly/skilled-trade recruiting and retention programs.
  • Experience with workforce planning, data analysis, and HR systems (ATS, HRIS, LMS).
  • Preferred Certifications: SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR.

Core Competencies

Recruiting Execution • Workforce Planning • Onboarding & Retention • Community Engagement • Data-Driven Decision-Making • Communication • Adaptability • Integrity

Work Environment

  • Split between office and floor.
  • Regular plant interaction; must follow all PPE and safety protocols.
  • Occasional travel to recruiting and training events.
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