Senior HR Manager

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Senior HR Manager

Pryor, OK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY

    Seeking a Senior HR Manager for a growing paper packaging manufacturer in the Pryor, Oklahoma area. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic, unionized manufacturing environment while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
    • Lead grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes.
    • Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development.
    • Leverage extensive employee relations experience under a collective bargaining agreement.
    • Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
    • Provide coaching and support to supervisors and employees.
    • Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair manner.
    • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.
    • Partner with operations to ensure staffing levels meet 24/7 production demands.
    • Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
    • Lead a team of three HR professionals while supporting attract-and-retain objectives and HR initiatives.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
    • Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
    • Lead safety and wellness initiatives in collaboration with EHS teams.
    • Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and recommend improvements.
    • Facilitate reporting of HR analytics, monthly HR initiatives, and company announcements.
    • Promote change initiatives through proactive communication and relationship building.
    • Introduce and support continuous improvement concepts while providing guidance and oversight to reach intended objectives.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
    • 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role.
    • Strong union labor relations experience (contract interpretation, grievance administration, etc.).
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Superior operational abilities and extensive knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development.
    • Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
    • Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both hourly and salaried employees.
    • Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency.