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Sr. HR Business Partner

US Fitness
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, McLean
Feb 10, 2026

Company Overview

We are a rapidly growing health and fitness organization with70clubs across multiple marketsand an ambitious growth plan to reach100 clubs within the next four years. Our mission is to improve lives through fitness, community, and exceptional club experiences. As we scale, we are investing inpeopleleadership, operational excellence, and scalable HR infrastructure to support sustainable growth.

Role Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) is afoundational leadership roleresponsible fordesigning, launching, and scaling the HR Business Partner functionacross our multi-unit field organizationand corporate office. Thisrolereports to theChief People Officer andcollaborates withthe broader HR Leadership Team.

This role will:

  • Build the HRBP model from the ground up

  • Directly supervise a junior HRBP, with responsibility for future HRBP headcount planning as the organization scales

  • Act as theprimary HR leader for field operationsin assigned region as well askeyCorporatefunctions,supporting club leadership, regional leaders, and functional partners

  • Providecompensationcounsel,partnering with leadership toencouragecompetitive,equitable, and scalable pay practices

  • Act as asenioradvisor onemployment law, risk mitigation, and employee relations strategy,in partnership with HR-Complianceand CPO

  • Drive people strategies that enable growth, retention, leadership capability, and operational performance

The Senior HRBP will collaborate closely with:

  • VP of Talent Management

  • VP of HR Operations(and HR Compliance Manager)

  • Senior Director of Talent Acquisition

These leaders will serve asCenters of Excellence (COEs)while the Senior HRBP ensures integration and execution within the fieldand corporateteams(RVPs and Regional Directors as main client group).

Key Responsibilities

HRBP Program Design & Leadership

  • Design, implement, and continuously evolve ascalable HR Business Partner operating modelaligned with a multi-unit, high-growth environment

  • Define HRBP roles, responsibilities, rhythms, and success metrics

  • Establish governance, escalation paths, and partnership models between HRBPs, COEs, and field leadership

  • Lead and mentor a junior HRBP; assess timing and structure for future HRBP hires as club count increases

Strategic Business& CorporatePartnership

  • Serve as atrusted advisortoSales/Operations,Fitness, and Corporate (e.g.Finance, Technology, Marketing, etc.) leaders on workforce strategy, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness

  • Translate business strategy into people plans that support club growth, productivity, and profitability

  • Partner with leaders on change management initiatives related to growth, restructuring, new market entry, or operational transformation

  • Use data and insights to proactivelyidentifypeople risks and opportunities

CompensationGuidance

  • Assistfield and corporate leadership withadhering to

    • Job leveling and role architecture guidance

    • Base pay, incentive, and promotion recommendations

    • Market competitiveness and internal equity considerations

  • Support annual compensation processes, including merit cycles,and bonus planning

    EmploymentRelations& Risk Management

  • Act as atrusted employment counselto leaders, providing guidance on:

  • Performance management and corrective action

  • Investigations and conflict resolution

  • Leaves, accommodations, and policy interpretation

  • Partner with HR Operations-Complianceto manage risk, ensure compliance, and reduce exposure

  • Coach leaders on documentation, decision-making, and employment best practices

  • Proactivelyidentifysystemic risks and recommend policy or training solutions

Talent & Leadership Development

  • Partner with the VP of Talent Management to embed leadership development, performance management, and succession planning into field operations

  • Support the identification and development of high-potential leaders across clubs and regions

  • Coach leaders at multiple levels, from General Managers to Regional leaders, on people leadership effectiveness

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition on:

    • Workforce planning aligned with club growth

    • Hiring strategies for key leadership and hard-to-fill roles

    • Improving hiring manager capability and selection quality

  • Ensure smooth handoffs from recruitment to onboarding and early leader success

Culture, Engagement & Retention

  • Champion company culture and values across the field

  • Partner with leaders to improve engagement, retention, and internal mobility

  • Lead or support engagement surveys, action planning, and follow-through

  • Address turnover trends and root causes with targeted interventions

Operational Excellence & Scale

  • Partner with the VP of HR Operations to ensure field leaders are supported by efficient, compliant, and scalable HR processes

  • Drive adoption of HR systems, tools, and programs in the field

  • Balance standardization with flexibility to meet local market needs

Qualifications & Experience

Required

  • 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, includingSenior HRBP or HR Director-level roles

  • Proven experience supportingmulti-unit, field-based operations(retail, hospitality, fitness, restaurant, healthcare, or similar)

  • Demonstrated successbuilding or scaling an HRBP function or operating model

  • Experience leading and developing HR team members

  • Strong background in employee relations, leadership coaching, and change management

  • Ability tooperatecomfortably at bothstrategic and hands-on levels

  • Willingness towork primarily from corporate office andtravel regularly to club locations

Preferred

  • Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed organizations

  • Background in health, fitness, wellness, or consumer services industries

  • Strong analytical and workforce planning skills

  • Experience partnering with COE models (Talent, HR Ops, TA)

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

  • Influential partner who builds credibility with operators

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch

  • Strong coach and developer of people leaders

  • Pragmatic, action-oriented, and solutions-focused

  • High emotional intelligence and sound judgment

Why This Role Is Compelling

  • Build something new: Create and shape the HRBP function from day one

  • Enterprise impact: Direct influence on growth from 64 to 100 clubs

  • Executive exposure: Core member of the HR Leadership Team reporting directly to the CPO

  • Leadership runway: Opportunity to grow the HRBP team and expand scope as the business scales

  • Mission-driven brand: Be part of a company improving lives through fitness and community

Benefits & Perks:

  • Complimentary club membership + guest privileges
  • Discounts on training, spa services, programs, and apparel
  • HR Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off

ONELIFE FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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