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Talent Acquisition Manager

Astraea, Little Rock, AR, United States


Piper Maddox is exclusively partnered with a leading organization in the transportation and environmental services seeking a

Talent Acquisition Manager .

This is a high-impact, on-site leadership role where you’ll take ownership of recruiting strategy, team leadership, and workforce planning, while partnering closely with operations to support ongoing growth.

What You’ll Lead

Manage and develop a team of 3 (2 HR Specialists focused on onboarding + 1 recruiting partner)

Own full-cycle recruiting strategy, including workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and budget management

Partner closely with Operations leaders to support hiring needs, acting as the lead recruiter for manager-level and above roles

Identify trends in turnover and hiring activity, implementing solutions to improve retention and hiring efficiency

Increase and optimize job posting strategy to support hiring demand

Leverage data, reporting, and systems (ADP preferred) to drive continuous improvement across TA processes

Background Requirements

Experience leading Talent Acquisition or recruiting functions, with ownership of strategy and execution

Prior team leadership or management experience preferred

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to influence hiring decisions

Experience in transportation, waste, or environmental services industries strongly preferred

Hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to operate in an on‑site, fast‑paced environment

This is an onsite role in Russellville, Arkansas, flexible to a hybrid candidate.

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