Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for full-cycle HR leadership for a high-turnover manufacturing environment. This role leads continuous recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and workforce stabilization efforts. The HR Manager plays a critical role in keeping production fully staffed while protecting the company from legal, safety, and compliance risk. This is a hands-on operational HR role.

Core ResponsibilitiesRecruiting & Staffing (Primary Responsibility)

· Manage continuous high-volume recruiting for hourly and salaried manufacturing roles.

· Post and manage job ads across multiple platforms.

· Conduct phone screens, interviews, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.

· Coordinate onboarding, new-hire orientations, and training compliance.

· Build and maintain an active talent pipeline.

· Track time-to-fill, cost-to-hire, and turnover metrics.

Employee Relations & Workforce Management

· Serve as primary point of contact for discipline, attendance, performance, and terminations.

· Conduct investigations, corrective actions, and documentation.

· Resolve conflicts between employees and supervisors.

· Manage unemployment claims and termination documentation.

· Support supervisors with performance management documentation.

Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with federal and Oklahoma labor laws.

· Maintain accurate employee documentation and records.

· Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.

· Coordinate safety reporting with leadership.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

· Oversee payroll coordination with third-party provider.

· Manage benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment.

· Administer employee benefits programs.

· Handle employee questions regarding pay, benefits, PTO, and deductions.

Retention, Culture & HR Strategy

· Develop and implement turnover reduction strategies.

· Track retention metrics and identify attrition causes.

· Support organizational development initiatives.

· Maintain employee handbook and HR policies.

· Lead employee engagement programs.

Reporting & HR Analytics

· Maintain HR dashboards for headcount, turnover, hiring metrics, workers’ comp, and absenteeism.

· Provide monthly HR reports to leadership.

Required Qualifications

· 5+ years HR experience; minimum 3 years in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.

· High-volume recruiting experience required.

· Strong working knowledge of employment law and workers’ compensation.

· Experience with payroll and benefits administration.

· Proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

· Strong documentation, investigation, and employee counseling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

· Experience managing turnover-heavy hourly workforces.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Experience implementing retention programs.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

· Time-to-fill open positions

· Monthly and annual turnover reduction

· Headcount stability

· Workers’ compensation claim frequency

· Unemployment claim success rate

· Policy compliance and audit performance

Working Conditions

Office and manufacturing floor environment. Frequent interaction with production staff. Extended hours during peak hiring periods may be required.

Work Location: In person