Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Job Description Department:
Mertz – Human Resources Job Status:
Full TimeFLSA Status:
Salary Exempt

Reports To:

Human Resources Business Partner

Location:

Ponca City, OKAmount of

Travel Required:

less than 10%

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Positions Supervised: HR Generalists, TA Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading the Human Resources function for a 400 employee manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner within the Corporate Shared Services Human Resources organization, this position manages a team and serves as the senior onsite HR leader and primary advisor to facility leadership on workforce and employee matters.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the leadership, administration, and execution of HR programs and processes, including employee relations, talent acquisition support, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, policy administration, compliance, leave management, and workforce planning. This role partners closely with plant leadership and Corporate Shared Services HR to drive business objectives, support operational excellence, promote a positive employee experience, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies.

This is a highly visible, hands on leadership role requiring a strong presence throughout the facility, sound judgment, and the ability to influence leaders and employees across all departments and shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word  may )Lead onsite Human Resources operations and serve as the senior HR resource for employees, supervisors, managers, and facility leadership, ensuring consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Manage, coach, and develop the onsite HR team, establishing priorities, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and supporting professional growth and succession planning.

Partner with facility leadership to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, disciplinary issues, workplace conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and organizational challenges, collaborating with Corporate Compliance on investigations as needed.

Collaborate with Corporate Talent Acquisition and operational leaders to support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning initiatives for hourly and salaried positions.

Drive compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, recordkeeping requirements, and audit processes, including I-9 administration, unemployment claims, and personnel records management.

Serve as the onsite liaison to the Corporate Benefits team for leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other leave programs, ensuring compliance, timely resolution, and effective employee support.

Lead performance management activities by coaching managers on employee development, performance improvement, accountability, documentation, and annual review processes.

Champion employee engagement, recognition, retention, and communication initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and support employee satisfaction and productivity.

Partner with facility leadership and Corporate Shared Services HR to support operational objectives, organizational changes, workforce needs, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.

Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, recruiting, and employee relations data, and recommend solutions to improve business and workforce outcomes.

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