Senior HR Manager

Are you a seasoned HR professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and unionized manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Senior HR Manager to join our team in Pryor, Oklahoma, where you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic human resources initiatives. This position offers the chance to lead efforts in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between management and union representatives, managing grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes.
• Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development, leveraging extensive employee relations experience.
• Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture through coaching and support for supervisors and employees.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for both hourly and salaried positions to meet 24/7 production demands.
• Lead a team of HR professionals to support HR initiatives and attract-and-retain objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and OSHA.
• Collaborate on safety and wellness initiatives with EHS teams.
• Monitor and analyze key HR metrics, such as turnover and absenteeism, to recommend improvements.
• Facilitate HR analytics reporting, monthly HR initiatives, and company announcements.
• Promote change initiatives through proactive communication and relationship building.
• Introduce and support continuous improvement concepts, providing guidance and oversight to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in roles such as HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager.
• Strong experience in union labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of HR disciplines such as compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries preferred.
• 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.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop strategic HR initiatives in a growing manufacturing environment. With an emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence, you will be at the forefront of fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and become a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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International Staffing Consultants, Inc. has provided recruiting and staffing services for employers in America and overseas since 1979. We are paid by employers for all our services and never charge fees of any kind to candidates.