Human Resources Manager – Union background

Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing Plant

Location: Ada, Oklahoma (Relocation Assistance Available) - 100% Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Union/labor relations experience is required - for a large manufacturing facility with approximately 600 employees
.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
  , preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as an HR Manager or HR Lead supporting plant operations
  .
• Union/labor relations experience is required
  , including grievance handling and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Supporting a workforce of 500+ employees.
• Labor negotiations and collective bargaining.
• HR metrics, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to lead HR for a large manufacturing operation and partner directly with plant leadership.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a large manufacturing facility with approximately 600 employees
. This role requires a hands‑on HR leader with union environment experience who can partner with plant leadership to support business objectives, employee relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce development.

• Lead all plant‑level HR operations, policies, and employee relations.
• Partner with plant leadership to support operational and strategic business goals.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for labor relations, union interactions, grievances, and negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and workplace regulations.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave administration.
• Manage employee training, development, and HR records.
• Represent the company during EEOC, NLRB, arbitration, and other employment‑related proceedings.
• Supervise and mentor the HR team while driving continuous process improvements.
• Track and report HR metrics and workforce analytics.