HR Manager - Lead Payroll & People Ops (Multi-State)

Dudley Land Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Land Company is seeking an HR Manager to lead people operations for the organization and affiliated companies. This role is hands-on, with direct access to the President, and ownership of hiring, payroll, benefits, and policy across our teams.

You will partner with managers to forecast staffing, manage compensation, explain options clearly, and ensure compliant practices. This position is in-office in Oklahoma City and offers meaningful leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated HR leadership and ownership of people operations.
• Experience running multi-state payroll and benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Ability to hire, onboard, and grow team members.
• Proven communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR team, set priorities, and drive performance reviews.
• Oversee payroll, compensation, and benefits programs.
• Manage talent acquisition, onboarding, and coaching.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain policies.
• Handle employee relations with discretion and fairness.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll oversight

Benefits administration

Talent acquisition onboarding

Employee relations & compliance

Policy development

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dudley Land Company is seeking an HR Manager to lead people operations for the organization and affiliated companies. This role is hands-on, with direct access to the President, and ownership of hiring, payroll, benefits, and policy across our teams.

You will partner with managers to forecast staffing, manage compensation, explain options clearly, and ensure compliant practices. This position is in-office in Oklahoma City and offers meaningful leadership opportunities.