Job Description

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.) is required
• 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.