On-Site HR Generalist, Manufacturing & Talent Growth

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN, is hiring an on-site Human Resources Generalist for manufacturing operations. You will lead hourly recruiting, manage staffing agency partnerships, and provide front-line HR support for 400–450 team members.

Responsibilities include onboarding, employee relations, policy guidance, and payroll support while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in an on-site manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience recruiting hourly manufacturing, production, or distribution staff.
• Experience managing staffing agency relationships and contingent workforce programs.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and staffing priorities.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Support payroll, benefits, and HR policy inquiries as needed.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

HR experience in manufacturing

Hourly recruiting

Staffing agency management

Employee relations

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

SHRM or HRCI certification

Tools

Workday or UKG

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN, is hiring an on-site Human Resources Generalist for manufacturing operations. You will lead hourly recruiting, manage staffing agency partnerships, and provide front-line HR support for 400–450 team members.

Responsibilities include onboarding, employee relations, policy guidance, and payroll support while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in an on-site manufacturing environment.