We are partnering with a growing packaging manufacturer to hire a HR Manager who will play a critical leadership role in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment.
This is a high-impact position for a hands-on HR leader who thrives at the intersection of labor relations, operations partnership, and people strategy.
You’ll work closely with plant leadership to drive engagement, performance, and continuous improvement across a 24/7 operation.
Location : Tulsa, OK - Relocation Available for out of state candidate
Base Pay : up to $130k/annual + Bonus and Other benefits
Description
Labor Relations & Union Partnership
- Act as the primary liaison between management and union representatives
- Lead grievance handling, investigations, and arbitration processes
- Support collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations and labor strategy
- Interpret and administer union contracts
Employee Relations & Leadership
- Drive a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture
- Coach and support supervisors on employee relations and conflict resolution
- Lead fair and consistent investigations and disciplinary processes
HR Operations & Talent Strategy
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and retention for hourly and salaried teams
- Partner with operations to meet staffing needs for a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives
Team Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and develop a team of HR professionals
- Drive HR initiatives aligned with business goals and continuous improvement efforts
- Monitor HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and implement data-driven improvements
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA)
- Partner with EHS to support safety and wellness programs
- Maintain accurate HR reporting and documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong union labor relations experience (grievances, arbitration, contract interpretation)
- Strong working knowledge of HR disciplines: employee relations, compensation, benefits, and talent development
- Experience in heavy manufacturing is highly preferred
