SENIOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGERInternational Staffing Consultants • Little Rock, AR, US

SENIOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

International Staffing Consultants • Little Rock, AR, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Senior Workforce Development And Talent Acquisition Manager

Location : Little Rock, Arkansas

Department : Human Resources

Reports To : Head Of Human Resources

The Senior Workforce Development And Talent Acquisition Manager strengthens the company's 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

Bachelor's degree (Master's 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.

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