What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of HR - Hospitality position at Oakleaf Partnership?
📍 Location: NYC based role with travel as needed to gym locations across the US.
📌 Reporting to: Chief People Officer (London, UK)
Our client is a fast-growing, UK-based gym chain that has recently expanded into the US through the acquisition of 60 gym locations. As part of its international growth strategy, the company is integrating these sites into its global business. To support this transformation, they are seeking a Head of HR to lead the HR function across the United States.
As Head of HR, you will lead the people strategy for the newly acquired US operations, ensuring alignment with global HR practices while tailoring initiatives to meet local business needs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer in London, you will partner with the US leadership team to drive integration, employee engagement, compliance, and talent development.
🔹 HR Integration & Strategy - Lead the HR integration of newly acquired US locations, ensuring a seamless transition into the wider business.
🔹 Multi-Site HR Leadership - Oversee HR operations across multiple gym locations, ensuring consistency in policies, processes, and employee experience.
🔹 Talent & Culture - Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and engage a high-performing workforce in a fast-paced, customer-facing industry.
🔹 Employee Relations & Compliance - Provide expert guidance on ER matters while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
🔹 Performance & Total Rewards - Implement performance management, compensation, and benefits programs that support business growth and employee satisfaction.
🔹 Leadership & Development - Partner with regional managers to drive leadership development, succession planning, and training initiatives.
🔹 HR Data & Analytics - Leverage HR metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
🔹 Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary HR contact for US business leaders while aligning with the global HR team.
✔ HR leadership experience in a multi-site, consumer-facing business (fitness, retail, hospitality, or franchise experience preferred).
✔ Strong expertise in US labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices across multiple states.
✔ Experience with post-merger integration and leading HR through change management in growing businesses.
✔ Ability to balance strategy and execution-working both at a high level and hands-on as needed.
✔ Strong collaboration skills and experience working with international leadership teams.
✔ Proven success in building HR frameworks that support scalability and employee engagement.
✔ NYC based role with travel as needed to gym locations across the US.
Head of HR
📍 Location: NYC based role with travel as needed.
📌 Reporting to: Chief People Officer (London, UK)
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, UK-based gym chain that has recently expanded into the US through the acquisition of 60 gym locations.
As Head of HR, you will lead the people strategy for the newly acquired US operations, ensuring alignment with global HR practices while tailoring initiatives to meet local business needs.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000
