Director of Human Resources

Director of Human ResourcesTorque Fitness is seeking its first Director of Human Resources to build and lead the HR function for a growing fitness equipment company serving both commercial and home markets. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role — you will be both the strategist and the executor.You will own:Talent acquisition and onboardingBenefits administrationComplianceEmployee relationsCulture developmentAdministrative coordinator reports to this roleReports to the CFOServes on the Compensation CommitteePartners with Finance leadership on compensationIdeal candidate:Thrives in mid-size company environmentComfortable wearing multiple hatsBuilds systems from scratchPartners with C-suite and department headsPrimary objective:Support revenue growthMaintain performance-driven cultureEnsure strong talent acquisition, retention, and developmentKey ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningOwn full-cycle recruiting across all departmentsPartner with department heads on hiring forecastsBuild recruiting pipelines (job boards, trade schools, etc.)Implement structured interview process with scorecardsManage employer brandingBenefits Administration & Compensation Committee SupportSupport compensation structure (salary, hourly, commission, bonus)Serve on Compensation CommitteeSupport KPI bonus program tracking and coordinationAssist with sales compensation processesConduct annual compensation benchmarkingAdminister benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)Manage open enrollment and vendor relationshipsCoordinate with Finance on compliance and payroll accuracyEmployee Relations & CultureHandle employee relations issues (conflict, performance, investigations)Maintain high-performance cultureDevelop engagement and retention initiativesCoach managers on leadership and performance managementConduct stay and exit interviewsPerformance Management & DevelopmentDesign company-wide performance review processAlign KPIs to company profitability goalsIdentify and implement training programsCreate career pathing frameworksManage onboarding effectiveness (first 90 days)Training & DevelopmentBuild company-wide training program (greenfield)Develop onboarding and role-specific trainingCreate product knowledge trainingImplement leadership training for managersCoordinate safety and OSHA trainingDevelop sales training programsManage external training resources and budgetTrack training completion and effectivenessBuild cross-training programsCompliance, Policy & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with federal, state (MN), and local lawsMaintain employee handbook and policiesOversee workplace safety programsManage I-9s, background checks, documentationMaintain HRIS and employee recordsStrategic HR PartnershipServe on leadership teamSupport organizational design and workforce planningPartner with CFO on budgetingAdvise on organizational structureSupport M&A integration if applicableRequired Qualifications7–10+ years HR experience3+ years in leadership or sole HR roleExperience building HR systems from scratch (50–150 employees)Strong employment law knowledge (Minnesota)Compensation program experienceC-suite partnership experienceMulti-function recruiting experienceStrong employee relations skillsSHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certificationBachelor's degreePreferred QualificationsFitness equipment or related industry experienceMulti-state employment experienceHRIS platform experienceSales compensation structure experienceOrganizational development or coaching backgroundWarehouse safety program experienceMaster's degree or MBAWhat Success Looks Like in the First YearFirst 30 DaysHR audit (files, compliance, benefits, policies)Meet with department heads60 DaysLaunch updated handbookEstablish onboarding programSupport KPI bonus programFill critical roles90 DaysImplement performance reviewsConduct compensation benchmarkingPresent retention strategy6 MonthsKPI bonus cycle completedEngagement baseline establishedTraining calendar implementedCompliance gaps closed12 Months90%+ retention achievedHiring plan completedCompensation validatedHR operating as strategic partnerCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary Range$100,000 – $125,000KPI BonusUp to 20% of base salaryBenefitsHealth, dental, vision401(k)PTOEmployee discountWork ArrangementOn-site (Coon Rapids, MN)Why Torque FitnessFirst dedicated HR hire — build the function from scratchDirect access to CFO and leadership teamHigh visibility and company-wide impactFast-growing organizationKPI-driven performance culturePremium fitness equipment brandIf you are looking to make your passion your work, have a "Don't Quit. Ever." attitude, and want to make things happen with a growing fitness company, send your cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.