Job Duties
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthas an on-site Human Resources Generalist in Owatonna, Minnesota, where you'll help build the team create some of the world's most recognized fitness equipment brands. Partnering with leaders across our manufacturing operation, you'll lead hourly recruiting, manage staffing agency relationships, and provide front-line HR support for approximately 400-450 team members. Your work will directly impact our ability to attract, develop, and retain the talent that keeps our operation running every day while advancing our mission to empower healthier lives around the world.
As our Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing, you will:
Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions.
Manage staffing agency partnerships and contingent workforce programs to meet production staffing needs.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and staffing priorities.
Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
Serve as a trusted resource for team members and leaders regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and workplace concerns.
Investigate and resolve team member relations issues with professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality.
Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, communication, attendance, and HR best practices.
Support team member engagement initiatives and culture-building activities.
Maintain accurate HR records and documentation while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Support HR reporting, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide backup support for payroll and timekeeping processes as needed.
Manage workers' compensation medical claims and partner with injured team members, leaders, and medical providers to support safe and timely return-to-work plans.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing:
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or similar operational environment.
Experience recruiting hourly manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution team members.
Experience managing staffing agency relationships and contingent workforce programs.
Knowledge of team member relations practices and employment law.
Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Experience with Workday, UKG, or similar HRIS systems.
SHRM or HRCI certification.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site in Owatonna, Minnesota and requires regular presence throughout the manufacturing facility. The role may occasionally support off-shift recruiting, onboarding, team member meetings, and business needs. Eye and hearing protection are required in designated production areas.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $66,500 - $95,000 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Owatonna, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's Production Bonus Plan, which offers the potential to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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Minimum Education Required
Not Specified
Minimum Experience Required
Not Specified
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$66,500.00 - $95,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55060
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
75982
Job Benefits
See job description
