Talent Acquisition Manager

Astraea

Astraea

People & HR

Arkansas, USA

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

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.