On-Site HR Generalist — Manufacturing & People Programs

HR Jobs; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer–2

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Parental, medical and military leaves

12 paid holidays

13 paid vacation days

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking an on-site Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a manufacturing operation in Owatonna, MN for approximately 400–450 team members. You will lead key people programs from recruiting through team member relations and compliance, with hands-on support across onboarding, workforce planning, and return-to-work for workers’ compensation.

The role involves leading full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions, managing staffing agency

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience recruiting hourly manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution staff.
• Experience managing staffing agency relationships and contingent workforce programs.
• Knowledge of employee relations practices and employment law.
• Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions.
• Manage staffing agency partnerships and contingent workforce programs.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and staffing priorities.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Serve as a front-line HR resource for policies, benefits, payroll, and workplace concerns.
• Investigate and resolve team member relations issues with professionalism 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 laws.
• Provide backup support for payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Manage workers’ compensation medical claims and return-to-work plans.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Staffing agency relationships

Contingent workforce programs

Workforce planning

Onboarding

Employee relations

Communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking an on-site Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a manufacturing operation in Owatonna, MN for approximately 400–450 team members. You will lead key people programs from recruiting through team member relations and compliance, with hands-on support across onboarding, workforce planning, and return-to-work for workers’ compensation.

The role involves leading full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions, managing staffing agency