Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in United States
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First Search Inc. ยท 3 days ago

Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager

positionLittle Rock, AR
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

First Search Inc. is focused on enhancing their talent acquisition and workforce development strategies. The Senior Workforce Development and Talent Acquisition Manager will play a crucial role in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining skilled talent in a manufacturing environment, while also building partnerships for long-term workforce pipelines.

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Hiring Manager
Sarah Katz
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce DevelopmentData AnalysisHR SystemsRecruiting ExecutionCommunicationAdaptabilityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree
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

Master's degree
Preferred Certifications: SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR

Company

First Search Inc.

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For over 40 years, First Search has transformed how companies hire (and how candidates get selected) with results that outpace the industry norms for companies like Motorola, T-Mobile, Pulte Homes, Fluor Corporation, and Salesforce partners.
dateFounded in 1984
location
Elgin, IL, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.firstsearch.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Allen Katz
Chief Employment Officer (CEO)
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