Senior Workforce Development And Talent Acquisition Manager
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: Little Rock Arkansas
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).
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
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
Recruiting Execution Workforce Planning Onboarding & Retention Community Engagement Data-Driven Decision-Making Communication Adaptability Integrity
Work Environment
Split between office and manufacturing floor.
Regular plant interaction; must follow all PPE and safety protocols.
Occasional travel to recruiting and training events.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Illustration
- Defence
- HVAC
- AJAX
- Drafting
- Customer Development
