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Brunel

Talent Acquisition Manager

Brunel, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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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 just 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 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 .

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 floor.

Regular plant interaction; must follow all PPE and safety protocols.

Occasional travel to recruiting and training events.

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