Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager

Relocation assistance is provided to the qualified candidate!

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team.

The ideal candidate will take complete ownership of manufacturing workforce stability by leading full-cycle hourly and skilled-trade recruiting, implementing programs to reduce early turnover, and developing strategic, enduring talent pipelines via community and education partnerships.

• Talent Acquisition & Staffing:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume production, maintenance, and skilled-trade positions.

• Develop, implement, and optimize diverse sourcing strategies, including job fairs, digital campaigns, and employee referral programs.

• Track and analyze key hiring metrics (time-to-fill, applicant flow, cost-per-hire) and present actionable insights to leadership.

• Lead and continuously improve onboarding programs specifically designed to enhance new hire engagement and dramatically reduce turnover within the first 90 days.

• Partner proactively with supervisors to ensure effective support and successful integration of all new hires.

• Conduct thorough exit interviews and retention analyses to identify systemic issues and recommend targeted solutions.

• Forecast future workforce needs and align staffing and training strategies to meet operational demand.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, apprenticeship programs, and workforce agencies to create sustainable talent pipelines.

• Conduct skill gap analyses and implement targeted training solutions for job readiness and internal career advancement.

• Act as a visible company representative at recruiting events, industry forums, and community workforce development meetings.

• Strategically promote the company culture and highlight career growth opportunities to enhance the employer brand.

• Maintain comprehensive dashboards that track the effectiveness of all recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives (using ATS, HRIS, and LMS data).

• Present clear, data-driven workforce insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Workforce Development, with demonstrated success in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proven success in developing and managing hourly and skilled-trade recruiting and retention programs.

• Experience with workforce planning, data analysis, and using HR systems (ATS, HRIS, LMS) to drive decisions.

• Exceptional Recruiting Execution and full-cycle talent management.

• Expertise in Workforce Planning and forecasting.

• Strong focus on Onboarding & Retention strategies.

• Highly effective Communication and Community Engagement skills.

• Commitment to Data-Driven Decision-Making.

• Work is split between the office and the manufacturing floor.

• Requires regular plant interaction; must strictly adhere to all PPE and safety protocols.

• Occasional travel required for recruiting and training events.