Talent Acquisition Manager
Job in
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72208, USA
Listed on 2026-02-01
Listing for:
Brunel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, HR Manager, HR / Recruitment Consultant, Employee Relations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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 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 and skilled-trade recruiting, onboarding, retention, and building long-term workforce pipelines through school, community, and agency partnerships.
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.
- Turnover within 90 days reduced.
- Active local workforce pipeline established.
- Employer brand recognized in community.
- 10+ years in HR, Talent Acquisition, or Workforce Development within manufacturing.
- 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.
- 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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