About the position
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we design equipment that empowers people to live healthier lives—and we know that starts with strong leadership and engaged teams. As our Senior HR Manager, you’ll serve as a strategic business partner to our plant leadership, driving the people strategy for our vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Ramsey, MN—home to our iconic Life Fitness Strength and Hammer Strength product lines. In this key on-site role, you’ll lead HR initiatives that strengthen our workforce, reinforce our values, and help us deliver on our promise of world-class quality and performance. We’re looking for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, builds trust at all levels, and champions both operational excellence and employee well-being.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Plant Manager and Ramsey leadership team to align HR strategy with operational goals
- Lead, coach, and develop an on-site HR team supporting both hourly and salaried employees
- Design and implement talent strategies that address succession planning, skill development, and workforce planning
- Drive recruitment and onboarding programs to attract and retain high-performing talent
- Foster a positive, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture through proactive employee relations, feedback, and recognition
- Champion the Life Fitness / Hammer Strength values across the plant—ensuring they are reflected in day-to-day operations and leadership behaviors
- Manage complex employee relations cases, investigations, and conflict resolution efforts
- Ensure full compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies (federal, state, and local)
- Monitor key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and engagement; use data to drive decision-making
- Lead plant-level performance management, compensation planning, and benefits processes
- Identify and deliver training and leadership development opportunities that elevate team and individual performance
- Conduct local HR audits and implement continuous improvement actions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other HR leaders, Legal, Safety, and Operations teams to ensure consistency and alignment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 8–10+ years of HR experience supporting manufacturing (industrial or durable goods preferred), including 3+ years in a managerial capacity
- Prior experience with an organization that has a strong business partnering model strongly preferred
- Proven leadership in key HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and change management
- Strong working knowledge of HR regulations and practices for both hourly and salaried workforces
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and a data-driven approach to problem-solving and reporting
- Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies; Lean Strategy Deployment preferred
- Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for building a stronger workplace
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
