Global Head of People

Job Title: Global Head of People

Department: Human Resources/People Operations

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Base Range: 140,000-180,000

WHO WE ARE:

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and Internationally. With a dedicated team of over 180+ fitness enthusiasts, our mission is to "Improve Lives by Sharing our Passion for Strength." Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized many times - as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies; as Newsweek's Reader's Choice Best Exercise Equipment Brand; and as the most popular brand in the home gym market (with cost in mind) by Garage Gym Experiment. From Men's Health to Self.com, Garage Gym Reviews, and Men's Journal, REP's products are consistently named the best in their class. We also boast impressive partnerships, such as providing F45's functional racks worldwide. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment.

The Global Head of People role is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there's flexibility about which days and hours.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Think Like a Customer - We empathize with our customers; understand the "why" behind every decision we make.

Progress not Perfection - We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday.

Positive Attitude - Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun.

Teamwork without Ego - We put the team above ourselves; we only win together.

Take Initiative - We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Our commitment to quality and transparency applies not only to our products, but also to our people. We are focused on creating a fun, exciting, collaborative space that's centered around health and well-being. We empower everyone on our team to take control of their careers and balance their work and life in a modern, fast-paced environment.

We offer an exceptional compensation package that includes:

DAY ONE BENEFITS!

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (Competitive Benefits packages Offered)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)
• 401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RECHARGE YOURSELF!

• 5 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year
• 48 hours of sick leave annually
• 7 paid company holidays with an additional floating holiday
• Paid parental leave starting day one
• Birthday - Paid day off

PUMPED-UP PERKS!

• Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance, as well as company-wide performance
• Full access to employee gym
• Employee discount on REP equipment and apparel
• Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for on-site employees)
• Fitness-casual attire
• Company- and team-building events
• Professional growth and development within the organization
• Life-work balance

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Just as important as our equipment is our team-our culture, our cohesion, and our community.

We're searching for an extraordinary Global Head of People-a passionate and strategic leader ready to elevate our company by building and scaling a best-in-class people experience. This role is not for a policy-pusher or HR traditionalist. It's for a builder, a cultural architect, and a trusted partner to the executive team. Someone who thrives on making people feel seen, heard, and empowered. Someone who knows that business strategy is people strategy.

If you're excited to help shape a high-performance, values-driven culture at one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world, this is your calling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As REP's most senior Human Resources professional, the Global Head of People will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership & Culture Development

• Serve as a key advisor to the COO and Executive Team, aligning people strategy with business objectives.
• Champion and evolve REP's core values and cultural DNA, ensuring they're embedded in every employee experience.
• Lead organization-wide change management initiatives as the company grows and scales operations.
• Use data and operational knowledge to advise on workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Design and lead a full-cycle recruitment strategy to attract top-tier, mission-aligned talent.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Leadership to strengthen REP's employer brand and talent pipeline.
• Establish recruiting KPIs, diversity hiring goals, and efficient candidate experience processes.

Learning, Growth & Performance

• Architect and scale a modern performance management system that emphasizes accountability, feedback, and professional growth.
• Identify leadership development needs and oversee training programs at every level of the organization.
• Cultivate high-potential talent and succession plans for key roles.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Lead a competitive, equitable, and transparent compensation philosophy.
• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and wellness initiatives to support employee well-being.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across a multi-state workforce.
• Provide support to Rep's offshore operations, including China, the UK, and the EU, aligning with corporate where warranted, but with focus on localized compliance needs

People Operations & HR Systems

• Guide development of and scale global HR systems, policies, and operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Champion people analytics and insights to drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead internal communications around key people initiatives and policy changes.
• Develop full scale HR Business Partner program, integrating the Human Resources Team with business leaders at all levels

Employee Experience & Advocacy

• Be a visible and trusted presence across the company-from warehouse to HQ-ensuring all employees feel respected, included, and valued.
• Mediate conflict and coach leaders through complex people challenges.
• Foster psychological safety, belonging, and inclusivity initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure Human Resources Functions maintain the highest level of integrity possible

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director: Delegates authority to carry out work of a unit to subordinate supervisors or managers.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word Tools Experience working within ERP and Budget Management Software (NetSuite and Planful a Plus)

Use of Common AI Tools like Chat GPT, HR Specific a plus Expertise with HRIS Platforms (ISolved a Plus)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years in People Operations, with at least 5 in a senior or executive HR leadership role.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP is required.
• Experience in scaling people functions within high-growth, product or consumer-oriented companies.
• Proven ability to build systems from the ground up and operate with both strategic and tactical acumen.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, business judgment, and leadership presence.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.

Instills Trust - Gaining confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate the computer and mouse. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions . The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

REP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, REP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at REP.