Senior HR Manager

Cascades; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Profit sharing

Full range of benefits

Annual allowance for goods and services

Wellness program

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Senior HR Manager in Pryor, Oklahoma, to enhance employee relations and oversee talent management in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will offer 5+ years of HR experience and strong union relations expertise.

This role includes primary contact for labor relations, coaching for conflict resolution, and leading a dedicated HR team. A competitive salary of $100,000 to $120,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits is offered to cultivate a people-centered workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong union labor relations expertise, including grievance management.
• Proven experience supporting heavy manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for labor relations.
• Drive positive employee relations through coaching.
• Lead talent management for hourly and salaried employees.

Skills

Progressive HR experience in manufacturing

Union labor relations expertise

Interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Bring your expertise to a people‑first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join as a Senior HR Manager in Pryor and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive annual salary between $100,000 and $120,000 USD annually
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer‑supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people‑centered workplace

Your Role

As a Senior HR Manager, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

• Act as the primary point of contact for labor relations, partnering with union leadership on grievances, investigations, discipline, and arbitration
• Drive positive employee relations through coaching, conflict resolution, and inclusive culture initiatives
• Lead end‑to‑end talent management for hourly and salaried employees, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Manage and develop an HR team of three while delivering key HR programs and retention strategies
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and oversee HR policies, records, safety, and wellness programs
• Analyze HR metrics and lead continuous improvement and change initiatives through clear communication
• Represent Cascades Tissue Group at corporate and community events, with occasional travel to Canada

What you bring

You’re a natural fit for Senior HR Manager if you have:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager role
• Strong union labor relations expertise, including contract interpretation, grievance management, and employee relations in a unionized setting
• Proven experience supporting heavy manufacturing operations (paper, pulp, or similar industries strongly preferred)
• Broad knowledge of core HR disciplines, including compensation, benefits, health management, and talent development
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate conflict and build consensus
• Trusted, credible partner who builds strong relationships with both hourly and salaried employees
• Hands‑on, approachable leader with a strong sense of urgency, high accountability, and a bias for action

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.