Position: Human Resources Manager
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Department: Administration
Reports to: Human Resources Director
Overview:
Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role serves as a strategic business partner to facility leadership while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and operational objectives. The Human Resources Manager will oversee employee relations, recruiting, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, training, policy administration, and HR compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader with strong manufacturing experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with daily operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Leadership
- Serve as the primary HR contact for facility leadership.
- Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and managers regarding employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
- Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, attendance, and workplace concerns.
- Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Support conflict resolution and facilitate effective communication throughout the facility.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the HR staff to ensure effective HR service delivery and professional growth.
- Delegate and prioritize HR team responsibilities to support operational and business needs.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure successful employee integration.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Provide oversight and direction to the HR team regarding recruiting coordination, onboarding administration, and employee record management.
Performance Management & Development
- Lead annual performance review processes and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist managers with employee coaching, development plans, and disciplinary actions.
- Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs.
- Support the development and cross-training of HR staff to improve department effectiveness.
Compliance & Policy Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, EEOC, and workers’ compensation requirements.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Administer and enforce company policies and procedures consistently.
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR metrics tracking.
- Review HR processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
- Partner with payroll and benefits teams to support employee questions and issue resolution.
- Assist with compensation analysis and wage administration.
- Monitor attendance, turnover, retention, and staffing metrics.
- Participate in benefits communication and open enrollment activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of HR administrative processes by the HR team.
Safety & Manufacturing Support
- Partner with operations and safety leadership to support a safe work environment.
- Assist with workers’ compensation claims management and return-to-work programs.
- Support manufacturing leadership in driving productivity, accountability, and employee engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Minimum 3 years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience supporting both hourly and exempt employees.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally.
- Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and investigation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and relationship building
- Employee relations expertise
- Organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
- Change management and adaptability
- Team development and coaching
- Attention to detail and follow-through
Supervisor Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include/hearing protection, and safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery.
The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Local travel is required for this position.
Benefits:
Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.