Retail Options
Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager
Retail Options, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager
Little Rock, AR $120,000.00-$140,000.00 (Posted 2 days ago)
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).
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.
Community & Employer Branding – 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
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
Split between office and manufacturing floor.
Regular plant interaction; must follow all 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 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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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).
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.
Community & Employer Branding – 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
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
Split between office and manufacturing floor.
Regular plant interaction; must follow all 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 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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