Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources

Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Arrangement: Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Compensation: $150,000+ DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage, 401K, etc.

Manufacturing Industry

Addison Group is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to identify an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources . This senior leadership role will oversee the full HR function and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who can balance strategy and execution while supporting a dynamic workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position reports directly to executive leadership and will play a critical role in aligning people initiatives with business goals, strengthening HR operations, and developing programs that support continued company growth.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, payroll administration, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure accountability for performance and service delivery.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives, workforce needs, and organizational growth.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management initiatives.

Talent & Workforce Planning

• Partner with operational and business leaders to identify staffing needs, critical skill gaps, and succession planning opportunities.
• Guide recruiting strategies and talent pipeline development to support current and future workforce requirements.
• Support employee development initiatives, leadership training, and career growth programs.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters.
• Lead investigations involving sensitive employee concerns and collaborate with legal counsel as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain consistent application of company policies and practices.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Partner with leadership on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, internal equity, and workforce cost management.
• Lead the evaluation and administration of employee benefit programs and recommend enhancements that support employee attraction and retention.
• Oversee HR systems, processes, vendor relationships, department budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure reliable payroll and benefits administration processes.

Culture & Organizational Development

• Establish performance management practices that foster accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize workforce data and employee feedback to identify retention opportunities and strengthen employee engagement.
• Drive initiatives that promote a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and respect.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop training programs that support operational excellence and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership of an HR function or team.
• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Demonstrated success developing HR strategy and leading teams through growth and organizational change.
• Experience partnering directly with senior leadership on workforce and business initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with HRIS systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact executive HR leadership role.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and organizational growth.
• Collaborative partnership with senior leadership.
• Well-established manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to operational excellence and employee development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.