Human Resources Director

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s human resources functions, ensuring HR programs, policies, and practices support business objectives and comply with applicable employment laws. This role partners with executive leadership and managers to support workforce planning, employee development, and organizational effectiveness. The HR Director promotes consistent HR practices across all locations while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains in new staff in the department
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy 

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement the organization's HR strategy aligned with business goals
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Lead initiatives that support company culture, employee engagement, and retention
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations and organizational issues
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR trends, compliance risks, and workforce planning

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Oversee and exercise recruitment strategy and hiring processes across all departments
• Partner with managers on position planning and job description development
• Ensure effective onboarding programs that support employee success
• Develop succession planning and leadership development initiatives

Employee Relations & Culture:

• Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations matters
• Conduct workplace investigations when necessary
• Promote a culture of transparency, respect, and accountability
• Support leadership in managing performance and employee development

Compensation & Benefits:

• Oversee compensation structure and salary benchmarking
• Administer employee benefits programs in partnership with benefit providers and PEO partners
• Provide guidance on compensation strategy and internal equity
• Ensure accurate administration of payroll-related HR functions

Safety & Incident Management:

• Oversee company-wide incident reporting procedures and safety documentation
• Maintain centralized incident tracking and reporting systems
• Investigate employee workplace injuries and safety incidents as necessary
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with insurance partners and PEO providers
• Partner with studio managers to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions
• Track incident trends and present safety insights to executive leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong employee relations expertise
• Compensation and benefits of administration knowledge
• Organizational development and leadership coaching
• Policy development and HR compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn about the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with members, guests, and team members

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or HR management role
• Experience supporting multi-location operations preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of PEO/HRIS experience
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP, PHR / SPHR highly preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional travel to studio sites
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times 

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to revise the job description at any time as business needs evolve. 

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.