Senior HR Manager

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Working Conditions: Office and manufacturing environment; regular presence on the production floor

About the Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

Position Summary

Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc. seeks an experienced, hands-on Senior HR Manager to lead day-to-day Human Resources support for the Bartlesville, Oklahoma operation. The role serves as the senior onsite HR partner to employees and managers, translating company HR practices into consistent execution while supporting a fast-growing manufacturing workforce. The Senior HR Manager will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources and Oklahoma leadership on employee relations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, training, payroll/timekeeping coordination, benefits communication, performance management, and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as the primary onsite HR leader for the Oklahoma facility and a trusted partner to plant leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees.

· Implement and consistently administer company HR policies, procedures, standards, and employee communications; recommend updates as operational needs evolve.

· Maintain compliance with applicable federal, Oklahoma, and local employment requirements and coordinate with the Director of Human Resources on higher-risk or complex matters.

· Lead employee relations activities, including coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action support, documentation, and follow-through.

· Partner with Recruiting and hiring managers on workforce planning, candidate selection, offers, pre-employment requirements, and hiring metrics such as time-to-fill and quality of hire.

· Own the Oklahoma onboarding and new-hire integration process, ensuring managers have a documented Day 1, first-week, and 30/60/90/120-day plan for each new hire.

· Coordinate and support weekly payroll and timekeeping accuracy, including review of exceptions, approvals, new hires, terminations, and employee changes before payroll submission.

· Support benefits education and employee questions; partner with the Benefits/HR team on enrollments, qualifying events, leave administration, and issue resolution.

· Coordinate workers’ compensation reporting and follow-up with HR, the carrier, supervisors, and medical providers; maintain required documentation and OSHA-related records as assigned.

· Support performance management, annual reviews, manager coaching, succession/workforce planning, and training initiatives.

· Conduct HR policy, supervisor, onboarding, and compliance training; identify recurring knowledge gaps and recommend practical training solutions.

· Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HRIS data; use reporting and metrics to identify trends and improve HR service delivery.

· Partner cross-functionally with the Oklahoma HR Coordinator, Office Manager, Operations, Safety, Payroll/Accounting, IT, Recruiting, Benefits, and NJ HR to ensure consistent practices across locations. The Senior HR Manager provides day-to-day HR direction to the HR Coordinator and defines approved HR administrative support to be provided by the Office Manager.

· Escalate significant legal, compliance, employee relations, or business-risk matters promptly to the Director of Human Resources.

Education, Experience & Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

· 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR management or senior HR business partner capacity; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

· SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.

· Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, investigations, performance management, payroll/timekeeping, benefits, and HRIS processes.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.

· Strong communication, coaching, documentation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Success Measures

· Consistent and timely HR support for the Oklahoma workforce.

· Documented and compliant employee-relations practices.

· Accurate payroll/timekeeping and employee data coordination.

· Managers consistently using structured onboarding and 30/60/90/120-day follow-up.

· Improved visibility of HR metrics, open actions, and workforce risks.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000