HR Manager

Job description
WELCOME HOME! – HR MANAGER- PRYOR, OK

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
• Career pathways that support your goals!
• Excellent Benefits: health plan options, life insurance, paid time off
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits: EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness
• Base Salary for HR Manager: $80K – $95K plus profit sharing

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Cascades Tissue Group as the HR Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Labor Relations:
• Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Lead grievance investigations, disciplinary actions, and arbitration processes.
• Support contract negotiations and labor strategy development.

Employee Relations & Engagement:
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide coaching and support to supervisors and employees.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely, fair manner.

Talent Management:
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.
• Partner with operations to ensure staffing levels meet 24/7 production demands.
• Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development.

Compliance & Policy Administration:
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Lead safety and wellness initiatives in collaboration with EHS teams.

HR Operations:
• Manage payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes in coordination with corporate HR.
• Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar heavy manufacturing industries.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency.

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience in HR will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting in an HR Generalist, HRBP or HR Manager role.
• MicroSoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong union labor relations experience (contract interpretation, grievance administration, etc.)
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.

Canada Show on map Get directions