Manager, Talent Acquisition

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently opened a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high-volume, high-quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.

Want to learn more about eko, visit eko.com

About the Role:

The Manager, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding will be responsible for managing and driving the end-to-end recruitment process,  to attract, screen, and hire qualified candidates, for both hourly and salaried positions.  In addition, this role will also manage the Day 1 Orientation and Onboarding process.   The successful Manager, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and have a sense of urgency in order to support a  rapid-growth environment.  This role will partner closely with hiring managers throughout the recruiting lifecycle, and create a positive candidate experience in order to attract the best talent for the organization.  

This position will report directly to the Head of People and plays a key role in ensuring the site remains optimally staffed to meet production needs. 

What you will do:

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process across multiple departments and levels
• Collaborate closely and act as a strategic partner with hiring managers to understand individual department hiring needs and timelines 
• Write job descriptions as needed and manage position postings to internal and external platforms
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking,  direct outreach, and colleges and universities
• Review candidate resumes and conduct initial phone or video interviews
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a smooth candidate process and experience
• Build talent pipelines for both current and future hiring needs
• Maintain candidate records in the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System 
• Follow up with all candidates in a timely manner as to current status
• Manage pre-employment steps such as background checks and pre-boarding instructionsFollow up with all candidates in a timely manner as to current status
• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly Day 1 Orientation and Onboarding sessions 
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years proven experience as a recruiter (in-house, agency, or RPO) 
• Experience in a high-growth or start-up setting where ambiguity and rapid scaling is the norm
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday)
• Experience with Google Suite
• Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques and employment branding strategies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Experience owning and managing an end-to-end process
• Comfortable speaking / presenting to groups
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred)

Shift Requirements:

• Must be on-site in Northwest Arkansas 5 days a week
• Position days are Monday through Friday

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach regularly
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment which may include exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting
• The noise level can range from moderate to loud
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to assist in building the people function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Insurance options with 100% employer-covered medical and dental premiums for employee-only plans.
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Daily Shift Meal Provided

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.