HR Business Partner

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: People & Culture Partner (HR Business Partner)
Department: People and Culture
Reports To: Senior Director of Human Resources (People & Culture)
Direct Reports: NA
Location: Colorado Corp Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation : $80,000 -$95,000 Annually, Plus Bonus Potential!
JOIN OUR TEAM
At VASA Fitness, we want to create an uplifting experience for everyone by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive--embodied by members and team members alike--VASA is a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community. Our people BELIEVE in our brand, are HARD WORKING, have HIGH STANDARDS, and GIVE ENERGY to others.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive, all-encompassing benefits package which includes healthcare benefits for employees who work 20+ hours per week. All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for themselves and another to give away--plus 401k options.

• 40- hours per week employees: Paid Time Off; Health, Dental, and Vision benefits; Paid Parental Leave;a Flexible Vacation Plan, and Paid Holidays.

Come join VASA Fitness and join a passionate, fun, and united team! Proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' certified company!
PURPOSE
The People & Culture Partner (PCP) drives business results by aligning People strategies with field operations. As a trusted advisor to field leadership, the PCP consults on performance management, employee relations, talent planning, engagement and leadership development. This role acts as a strategic partner and cultural ambassador, enabling the business to scale and thrive through its people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to field leadership (VP of Ops, Regional Directors, DMs, GMs), embedding HR strategies into business planning and operational execution.
• Use data, field insights, insight to diagnose issues, recommend solutions, and influence decisions that align with business goals and people outcomes.
• Attend business planning meetings to embed HR strategy into operational execution.
• Train and support field leaders in applying the framework to feedback, development plans, and performance management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Leadership, Legal, Loss Prevention and Corporate teams to ensure effective execution of people strategies and mitigate risk.

Talent Strategy & Development

• Co-lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development with District Managers and Operations Leadership.
• Partner with leaders to proactively address workforce planning, internal mobility, and leadership pipeline development.
• Identify skill and leadership gaps; support development with targeted coaching, feedback, and HR-related training.
• Facilitate leadership and HR-related training as needed.
• Facilitate VASA Core 4 (Belief in VASA, Hard Working, High Standards, Gives Energy) coaching and performance conversations, using the framework to guide talent development and accountability.

Performance Management

• Guide leaders in setting expectations, providing effective feedback, and managing performance challenges.
• Support the execution of performance improvement plans (PIPs), documentation, and corrective actions with objectivity and timeliness.
• Apply the VASA Core 4 characteristics consistently when coaching leaders and evaluating performance

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide expert guidance on sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring consistency and compliance with legal and internal policies.
• Lead or support investigations (harassment, discrimination, EEOC, DOL, misconduct), partnering with Legal as needed.
• Promote a consistent and legally compliant employee experience across markets.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and field leaders on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and leadership forecasting.
• Participate in the selection and assessment of GM and DM candidates to ensure cultural and capability alignment.
• Support hiring efforts during new club openings and market expansions.
• Co-Facilitate assimilation meeting for new club leaders (GMs, AGMs).
• Provide training and coaching to new leaders on effective hiring and selection practices, with a focus on identifying candidates who align with VASA's culture and values.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Gather and analyze feedback loops and data insights from the field to influence HR programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead or support organizational initiatives with a focus on communication, adoption, and impact on people.
• Ensure alignment of People initiatives with broader business and cultural goals.

Culture and Engagement

• Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture anchored in the VASA Core 4.
• Partner with District Managers to review and interpret ongoing engagement data and exit data to improve morale, retention, and employee experience.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and recognition rooted in the VASA Core 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 4-7 years of HR experience required
• Bachelor's degree in an HR related field or business management required
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word. Intermediate experience with Excel using summations, pivot tables, and v-look up functions.
• Knowledge of effective HR practices, methods and processes in all areas including recruiting and selection, compensation and benefits, employment law and employee relations, performance management, and training and development.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, regulations and requirements related to HR including ERISA, EEO, LOAs, ADA, Worker's Compensation, COBRA, Wage & Hour and others.
• Proven ability to develop strategic working relationships with leaders and act as a strategic partner on all people related decisions.
• Thrive in a fast paced and changing environment while maintaining focus on delivering strategic objectives and executing day to day requirements.
• Works independently setting own priorities and objectives with supervisory consultation.
• Skilled at focusing on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, clarifying next steps, and delegating effectively to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain highly confidentiality information

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead others.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of the organization (ex: frontline team member, district manager, and Corporate Director/VP)
• Strong abilities in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to effectively present to and facilitate both large and small groups.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically done in a club with varying hours based on business needs.
• While performing the club duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to support the needs of the business, including frequent extended workdays, weekends and holidays may be required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Stamina: Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting and working in various environments.
• Talking : Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Physical Strength : Non-Sedentary work, standing and walking most of the time. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Reasoning Ability : Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions and relay instructions to clients
• Attendance : This is an essential duty of the position. Employees must work regularly scheduled shifts during business hours to assist members and sell services in-person.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer