Senior Human Resources Generalist

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. In this role, you’ll 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.

What you’ll do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions.
• Manage staffing agency partnerships and contingent workforce programs to support production staffing needs.
• 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 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, timely return-to-work plans.

What you bring

• 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 use sound judgment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel.

Technologies: Microsoft Office, Excel, Workday, UKG

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.

Compensation and bonuses

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $66,500 - $95,000 annually. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Production Bonus Plan, with potential additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Access to on-site fitness center featuring Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment

Work environment

• On-site role in Owatonna, Minnesota with regular presence throughout the manufacturing facility.
• May occasionally support off-shift recruiting, onboarding, team member meetings, and business needs.
• Eye and hearing protection required in designated production areas.