Senior Human Resources Manager

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER for a client in Pryor, OK.

This HR leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s people strategy and driving organizational excellence across a unionized, 24/7 manufacturing environment
. This is a high-impact leadership position for an experienced HR professional who thrives in both strategic and hands-on roles — someone who can partner with operations, influence leadership decisions, and foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives
, guiding labor relations strategies, grievance resolution, and contract negotiations while maintaining a balanced, collaborative approach. You’ll lead a team of HR professionals, oversee recruiting and retention efforts, and ensure compliance across all facets of HR — from safety and wellness programs to succession planning and employee development.

This position is ideal for a results-driven HR leader with strong labor relations experience, a track record of developing high-performing teams, and the ability to drive change in a fast-paced industrial setting. This opportunity offers both challenge and growth.

• Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
• Lead grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes.
• Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development.
• Leverage extensive employee relations experience under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide coaching and support to supervisors and employees.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair manner.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.
• Partner with operations to ensure staffing levels meet 24/7 production demands.
• Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
• Lead a team of three HR professionals while supporting attract-and-retain objectives and HR initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Lead safety and wellness initiatives in collaboration with EHS teams.
• Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate reporting of HR analytics, monthly HR initiatives, and company announcements.
• Promote change initiatives through proactive communication and relationship building.
• Introduce and support continuous improvement concepts while providing guidance and oversight to reach intended objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Superior operational abilities and extensive knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support.

Opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and cultural excellence!

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:

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