Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager

3 days ago

Little Rock, AR, United States First Search Full time
Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Head of Human Resources

Job Summary: The Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager strengthens the companys ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent in a manufacturing 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Represent the company at recruiting events and workforce development meetings.
  • Promote company culture and career growth opportunities.
  • Maintain dashboards tracking recruiting and retention effectiveness.
  • Present workforce insights and recommendations to leadership.
Success Indicators
  1. Staffing levels meet operational demand.
  2. Turnover within 90 days is reduced.
  3. Active local workforce pipeline established.
  4. Onboarding supports long?term employee development.
  5. Employer brand recognized in the community.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree (Masters preferred).
  • 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.
Core Competencies
  • Work between office and manufacturing floor; must follow PPE and safety protocols.
  • Occasional travel to recruiting and training events.

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Manufacturing

Location: Little Rock, AR

Salary: $120,000.00$140,000.00

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