Director of People Operations

[solidcore] is seeking a Director of People to join our team in Arlington, VA! Our ideal candidate is energetic, strategic, mission-driven, and passionate about building strong teams. As the Director of People Operations, you will lead a talented HR team and collaborate with leaders across the organization to ensure an exceptional employee experience. Reporting to the VP of People & Culture, you will oversee all People-related initiatives from the field to HQ.

We are looking for a thoughtful communicator, community-focused leader, and data-driven performer with a passion for fitness and wellness.  You should be curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about all areas of our business. A team-oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to a growing organization are essential. 

Located in Arlington, VA, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, investor-backed company aiming to lead the studio fitness space.

• Collaborate with leaders, employees, and the People team to build effective relationships, provide solutions, and drive business strategies and the employee experience. 
• Utilize creativity and critical thinking to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a hyper-growth environment. 
• Build a strong consultative relationship with business leaders across both field and HQ, to plan and execute People programs, such as performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and team effectiveness. 
• Lead change initiatives, identifying opportunities for change and managing the change process. 
• Support managers and employees by providing guidance on policies, best practices, and ongoing coaching feedback.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative People team, ensuring team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated to deliver excellence. 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to create seamless employee experiences 
• Actively champion [solidcore]'s DEIB initiatives, working with leadership to integrate these principles into people practices, compensation, and company culture. 
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues conducting thorough, consistent, and legally sound investigations. 
• Cultivate a data-focused mindset to inform decision-making and enhance service delivery, analyzing workforce trends, and key performance indicators to develop strategic insights and inform business decisions.
• Understand and guide the team to highly effective, timely execution of administrative tasks.
• Oversee HRIS & benefits administration, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive People/HR experience, preferably within the retail, fitness, hospitality or food & beverage industries
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law requirements 
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing both operational (HRIS/Benefits) and strategic (HRBP/People Business Partner) HR functions
• A player/coach with the ability to both shape strategy and manage the day-to-day operations of a dynamic function
• Top-notch use of discretion, relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of elevating employee experience
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Experience using a variety of HRIS and benefits platforms in addition to Google Suite
• Experience with HRIS implementation ideal
• SHRM, SPHR or equivalent strongly preferred

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Flexible PTO
• Hybrid working environment
• Company provided laptop & cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• And MORE

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.