Human Resources Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This functional manager position reports directly to the HR Strategic People Partner. The Human Resources Manager builds and fosters effective relationships with leaders, managers, and employees to influence and execute HR initiatives. The role partners with leaders on employee relations, performance management, recruiting, retention, policy implementation and compliance, change management, talent development, training, and employment law compliance, including workers’ compensation claims review.

The manager serves as a trusted HR partner and supports the site’s operations and workforce through employee relations guidance, recruitment and onboarding, performance and compensation processes, benefits and wellness programs, training, workforce planning, and organizational change. The position develops and reports HR metrics, supports compliance with applicable employment laws, and collaborates with HR leadership and the Compensation Center of Excellence on site-specific solutions and competitive pay practices.

Work is typically performed in an office, with required visits to a production environment where personal protective equipment is required. The role may occasionally require work outside normal business hours and travel up to 10%, including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of human resources experience, or an associate degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with hands-on experience addressing compliance issues and non-conformities.
• Proficiency in HRIS, including the ability to manage, analyze, and maintain accurate employee data.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and perform work as needed outside the traditional HR functional scope.
• Excellent customer service mindset and strong professional communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound independent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and personal information; willingness to sign an HR Confidentiality Agreement.
• Employee relations and dispute resolution experience, with judgment to escalate issues proactively to prevent workplace conflict, agency claims, or litigation.
• Strong organization and ability to execute responsibilities efficiently, effectively, and with urgency.
• Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support operational needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays.
• Ability to travel by air and potentially drive as part of the role.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds and rarely pull, push, or lift up to 40 pounds while traveling.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described, including extended sitting, computer and phone discussions, walking between offices or buildings, and close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.

Nice To Haves

• PHR certification or SHRM-CP certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience using Workday software applications.
• 3 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality employee relations support and guidance.
• Build understanding of the business by engaging with departmental leaders, site operations, and applicable employment and labor regulations.
• Partner with leaders to clarify role responsibilities, define performance expectations, and identify standards of exceptional performance.
• Promote engagement, inclusion, accountability, and open communication across the site.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and morale, including wellness programs, recognition efforts, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support leadership in setting expectations that foster employee growth, career development, and organizational bench strength.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and country employment laws and regulations.
• Lead and participate in HR initiatives and projects; assess site-specific needs and collaborate with HR leadership to implement solutions.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
• Build and maintain community partnerships to develop diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Manage HR programs, including benefits open enrollment, wellness clinics, performance management, pay practices, training initiatives, and employee check-in processes.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to leaders and employees on HR systems, processes, and services.
• Align short- and long-term human capital planning with business strategy, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with the Compensation Center of Excellence on market pricing, job evaluations, and competitive pay and benefits analysis.
• Guide leaders and employees through organizational transitions with clarity, empathy, and consistency.
• Lead performance management, including goal setting, progress reviews, and compensation decisions aligned with performance, market data, and internal equity.
• Develop, analyze, and report HR metrics to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and best practices; prepare and deliver data-driven presentations.
• Stay current on HR trends and best practices through benchmarking, networking, and industry research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager