HR Manager (m/f/d)

HYROX World GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HYROX World GmbH seeks an HR Manager (m/f/d) to strategically drive day-to-day HR operations in the U.S., bridging our global HQ with local execution in Chicago.

You will lead the local People team, own compliance, payroll workflows, and data integrity across systems while aligning with global mobility, recruitment, IT, and policy teams. This is a hands-on, leadership role in a fast-growing, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in HR Operations or People Operations.
• Experience mentoring or managing a team.
• Ability to adapt global HR frameworks to U.S. standards.
• Proven ability to build team connection and engagement.
• Proficient in Mac OS, Google Workspace, and payroll/HRIS tools.
• Hands-on operator with leadership maturity.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR operations in the U.S., bridging HQ and local workforce.
• Lead local People team, coaching and development.
• Ensure US compliance, multi-state rules and payroll workflows.
• Manage HRIS data integrity across global and domestic systems.
• Collaborate with Recruitment, IT and Global Mobility.
• Translate global People strategy into local execution.

Skills

HR Ops

Scale-up problem solving

Global-to-Local

Team engagement

Tech stack (HRIS)

Hands-on leadership

Adaptability

Tools

Deel/Remote

ADP

BambooHR/Workday

Slack/Notion/Asana

Jira

Job description

HYROX is a global sports event series that combines running and functional fitness training in a unique race format. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX has evolved into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents, attracting tens of thousands of athletes every season.

As our presence expands rapidly across North America and into new regional markets, we operate as one united Global People Team—collaborating across borders to build a high-performing, resilient People Ops foundation for our growing international workforce.

To support our rapid growth across North America, we are seeking a hands-on, highly collaborative HR Manager (m/f/d) to strategically drive day-to-day HR operations in the U.S., serve as the bridge between global HQ and local execution, and provide direct leadership to our local People team member.

In our integrated matrix structure, you will be the key regional interface—adapting global policies locally while connecting teams with HQ shared services like Recruitment, IT and Global Mobility.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Own day-to-day operational execution across the employee lifecycle, ensuring reliable support in payroll coordination, statutory benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS maintenance.

• Global HQ Interface & Strategy Alignment: Serve as the core interface between global HQ in Germany and local North American operations, translating global People strategy into compliant, culturally aligned local execution, and partnering directly with global shared service functions like Recruitment and Global Mobility.

• U.S. Compliance & Payroll Expertise: Serve as the regional subject matter expert on U.S. labor standards, multi-state compliance, employee vs. contractor classifications (FLSA/state standards), and payroll workflows, assessing local risk and advising on compliant execution as headcount grows.

• Systems Integrity & Data Accuracy: Maintain system integrity and drive data accuracy across global and domestic workforce platforms, keeping employee records structured and actionable across borders.

• Culture & Employee Relations: Serve as an approachable, highly present partner to local employees and leaders, fostering a culture of psychological safety, trust, and proactive solution-seeking while supporting an authentic, highly engaged U.S. team culture.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop the local People team, providing coaching, mentorship, and exposure to increasingly complex HR initiatives while creating opportunities for team members to expand their scope and capabilities.

YOUR PROFILE

• Relevant HR Experience: 4–7 years in HR Operations or People Operations, with 1+ years of experience guiding, mentoring, or managing team members.

• Scale-Up Problem Solving: Thrives in the unique, fast-paced environment of HYROX’s current growth phase, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity, overcome operational hurdles, and proactively drive solutions as we scale.

• Global-to-Local Adaptation: Ability to take global HR frameworks and effectively adapt, localize, and implement them to fit U.S., Canadian, or LatAm legal and cultural standards.

• Team Connection & Engagement: Proven ability to build team connection, trust, and engagement through operational frameworks, clear communication strategies, and manager enablement.

• Tech Stack Proficiency: Hands-on experience working in a Mac OS and Google Workspace environment, with strong proficiency using modern global workforce platforms (such as Deel or Remote), established U.S. payroll/HRIS tools (such as ADP, BambooHR, or Workday), and contemporary collaboration and project management applications (such as Slack, Notion, Asana, Monday, or Jira).

• Hands-on Leadership Mindset: A hands-on operational mindset that enjoys daily administrative participation paired with the managerial maturity to lead and support local staff.

• Fast-Paced Adaptability: You thrive in operating in fast-paced, high-growth scale-up environments with a strong bias for action and comfort navigating changing structures.

NICE TO HAVE

• International Matrix Experience: Proven track record working within an international matrix structure, collaborating closely with European corporate HQs and global shared service centers.

• Global Mobility & International HR: Experience with global mobility and/or international HR, including cross-border employment, international assignments, immigration/work authorization, social security considerations, and coordination with local or external advisors.

• Bilingual Language Skills: Conversational or professional bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to support regional touchpoints across Latin America.

• Brand & Industry Passion: Enthusiasm for fitness, active lifestyle culture, or mass-participation event operations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k Match up to 6% (after 90 days)

• Health & Dental Insurance

• Attractive holiday & PTO plans

• Monthly Health & Wellness Stipend

• A relaxed work atmosphere in a supportive team, with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, along with autonomy and creative freedom in your daily work.

• The chance to grow, learn, and thrive with opportunities for development in a dynamic, expanding company.

• The opportunity to grow with one of the world’s fastest-expanding sports brands

• Free parking at our office location: Goose Island, Chicago.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.