Human Resources Manager

Location: Yukon, Oklahoma | Oklahoma City metropolitan area

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Base Salary: $100,000-$125,000 per year, depending on qualifications

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our manufacturing facility in Yukon, Oklahoma. This role will manage recruiting, employee relations, HR policies, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and workforce planning. The manager will work directly with plant leadership and company management to establish reliable HR processes and support hiring and operational growth.

The successful candidate can independently resolve day-to-day HR issues, exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations, and work effectively with hourly production employees, supervisors, and salaried staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce planning and recruiting. Translate production staffing needs into hiring plans. Manage recruiting for hourly, technical, professional, and management positions, and coordinate staffing agencies when needed.
• Onboarding and employee records. Oversee offers, background screening, orientation, Form I-9 processes, E-Verify where applicable, and accurate, confidential employee documentation.
• Employee relations and investigations. Address employee concerns, conduct fair and documented workplace investigations, and recommend corrective action. Escalate sensitive matters to leadership and legal counsel.
• HR policies and compliance. Develop and maintain the employee handbook and HR procedures. Monitor applicable federal and Oklahoma employment requirements and coordinate policy reviews with counsel.
• Payroll, timekeeping, and benefits. Partner with payroll, finance, and benefit providers to review employee changes, time records, deductions, enrollment, and payroll discrepancies before processing.
• Performance and supervisor support. Coach managers on performance reviews, attendance, employee development, disciplinary documentation, and consistent application of company policies.
• Leave and workplace accommodations. Administer leave and accommodation processes, maintain appropriate records, and coordinate return-to-work arrangements with the relevant advisers.
• Safety and workers compensation coordination. Partner with EHS and operations on incident reporting, employee communication, training records, claims coordination, and return-to-work support.
• HR systems and reporting. Maintain HRIS data and report on headcount, vacancies, turnover, attendance, overtime, and labor costs. Recommend practical improvements based on the data.
• HR leadership and communication. Guide assigned HR staff, coordinate external HR service providers, and communicate workforce issues and recommendations to site and corporate leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HR Manager, HR Lead, or HR Business Partner with responsibility for independently managing HR operations.
• At least 2 years of HR experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or comparable operation with a substantial hourly workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruiting, employee relations, investigations, performance issues, onboarding, and policy implementation.
• Working knowledge of federal and Oklahoma employment requirements, including wage and hour rules, equal employment opportunity, leave and accommodations, and employment eligibility verification.
• Experience coordinating payroll, timekeeping, benefits administration, and confidential personnel records.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and workforce reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to explain policies, coach supervisors, and document sensitive matters objectively.
• Ability to work on-site in Yukon, manage competing priorities, and support employees across different shifts as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing HR processes for a new facility or supporting a period of significant workforce growth.
• Experience with ADP or another major payroll and HRIS platform, and coordination with a PEO or external HR service provider.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience working with an international leadership team and communicating effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma City area recruiting market and local workforce development resources.

Compensation

The annual base salary range is $100,000-$125,000. The final offer will reflect relevant experience, manufacturing HR expertise, scope of prior responsibility, and internal pay equity. Benefits and any incentive eligibility will be described in the written offer and applicable plan documents.

Work Environment

This position works in an office and manufacturing environment, with regular interaction with employees on the production floor. The role requires compliance with site safety procedures and use of designated personal protective equipment. Occasional support outside normal office hours may be needed for shift coverage, urgent employee matters, or meetings across time zones.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process and employment.