Talent Acquisition Manager
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.