Human Resources Manager
Location: Marshall, MN
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Position Summary
Runnings is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support retail stores and distribution center operations across a multi-state territory. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives while providing hands-on support in recruiting, employee relations, leadership development, and compliance.
The HR Manager serves as a key team member to operational leaders, driving workforce effectiveness, improving employee engagement, and supporting business performance through data-driven HR practices.
Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 /yr +bonus (based on experience)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Business Support
- Align workforce planning, staffing, and organizational development with business needs
- Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and team effectiveness
- Support organizational changes and business initiatives
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to maintain candidate flow and hiring metrics
- Build and maintain talent pipelines and support onboarding programs
Employee Relations
- Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues
- Administer disciplinary actions, including corrective action and performance improvement plans (PIPs)
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices
Leadership Development & Coaching
- Train and coach leaders on employee management, accountability, and performance improvement
- Support leadership development initiatives and succession planning
HR Analytics & Workforce Metrics
- Analyze key HR metrics including turnover, retention, hiring trends, and labor costs
- Use data insights to improve workforce performance and engagement
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
- Manage unemployment claims and related documentation
HR Programs & Process Improvement
- Support Total Rewards programs including benefits and compensation communication
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency
SCOPE & IMPACT
- Primary HR support for multi-location retail stores and distribution centers
- Direct impact on employee retention, engagement, and leadership effectiveness
- Influence business outcomes through workforce planning and HR strategy
- Drive consistency and effectiveness in HR processes across locations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4–7+ years of progressive HR experience
- Strong experience in:
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition / recruiting
- Performance management
- Leadership coaching
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Experience in retail, multi-unit, manufacturing, or distribution environments preferred
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Work Environment & Travel
- Occasional travel (approximately 10–20%) to support retail and distribution locations
- Work conducted in retail, office, and distribution environments
- Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
Runnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Runnings is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the performance of essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4-7+ years of progressive HR experience
- Experience in employee relations
- Experience in talent acquisition / full-cycle recruiting
- Experience in performance management
- Experience in leadership coaching and development
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance (FLSA, ADA, EEOC)
- Experience in retail, multi-unit, manufacturing, or distribution environments
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
What We Do
We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store, with 57 stores and over 2700 employees. To view job opportunities currently open across our company, visit www.runnings.com/careers. We are a highly successful, rapidly growing family-owned, general merchandise retail company. And, we want you to join our team. The Runnings story begins on December 5th, 1947, when founder Norman “Red” Running opened the first store in downtown Marshall, Minnesota. Runnings started as an automotive supply store, but quickly expanded its product mix to sell farm and fleet equipment and supplies. The company would continue on a slow path of growth until 1988 when a group involving Dennis and Adele Reed purchased the company. Under the Reed’s leadership, Runnings has grown from 8 stores in 2 states to 56 stores in 8 states including Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Connecticut, North Dakota, Montana, New York and New Hampshire. Over the past 6 decades, Runnings has not only changed in store count, but the selection of products our stores sell. We work very hard to offer a fair price on quality, durable and trusted merchandise including clothing, footwear, automotive, sporting goods, farm supplies, lawn and garden, toys, housewares, tools, pet and animal supplies and more. The Runnings team is now over 2,700 strong and the company continues to call Marshall home to its corporate office and flagship store. The company has undergone incredible change over the years, but one thing that will never be compromised is owner Dennis and Adele Reed’s commitment to serving the needs of our customers. We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store.
