Strategic HR Leader: People, Engagement & Growth

Johnson Outdoors; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual pay increases

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors, a leader in outdoor recreation, is seeking an HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function at the Mankato facility. You will direct daily HR activities, partner with leaders, and drive programs across employee relations, development, and compliance.

You will shape strategy with the HR team, oversee talent management, and ensure policies align with business objectives. This role offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of human resources experience including leading other human resources staff, projects and functions.
• Hands-on manager with unique skills, drive and a high degree of integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly diverse personalities across the entire organization and styles to maximize the positive outcome of such interactions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
• Strong knowledge of human resources functions including employee relations, benefits, recruitment, talent management and organizational design.
• Experience in successfully managing projects from concept development to implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities to effectively provide direction.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to communicate with all levels of employees and leader as well as external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all areas of human resources as well as the day-to-day requirements of the function for assigned locations.
• Provide general human resources management support in the areas of employee relations, learning and development, employment, management, organizational design, employee engagement, safety/health, performance management, recognition, company events and HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with other HR team members globally to participate in managing system-wide HR initiatives, evaluate programs, and develop/implement simplified, market-driven approaches.
• Serve as business partner with leadership to align HR strategies/initiatives with business objectives. Bring an HR perspective to business planning, bring business perspectives to HR strategy and implement plans accordingly.
• Act as mentor, coach, thought leader and functional expert with leaders.
• Facilitate an excellent balance between the organization and the employees’ needs to ensure best outcomes for both parties.
• Serve as a catalyst to instill our core values throughout the organization which contributes to a united culture.
• Ensure program compliance with local, state and federal regulations as well as organizational policies and requirements. Direct the interpretation and application of established human resources policies.
• Maintain positive employee relations that promote satisfaction, retention and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Integrity

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration

Job description

Johnson Outdoors, a leader in outdoor recreation, is seeking an HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function at the Mankato facility. You will direct daily HR activities, partner with leaders, and drive programs across employee relations, development, and compliance.

You will shape strategy with the HR team, oversee talent management, and ensure policies align with business objectives. This role offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package in Minnesota.