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.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCEADVOCACY

• 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

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.

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, SHRMCP, or SHRMSCP 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.

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:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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