Robert Half HR Solutions is partnered with a growing client to identify a hands-on, strategic HR Manager to lead and elevate people operations as the organization scales across multiple states and locations. The HR Manager will oversee core HR infrastructure, employee experience, compliance, talent processes, and HR operations across a multi-location footprint. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership and field managers to drive consistency, engagement, and scalable systems.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy, Infrastructure & M& A Integration
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and systems across all studio locations.
• Own and refine the employee handbook, ensuring compliance across multiple states.
• Build scalable HR infrastructure to support rapid growth and acquisitions.
• Lead HR integration efforts for newly acquired locations, including onboarding, policy alignment, documentation audits, and cultural integration.
• Partner with leadership during due diligence and post-acquisition planning to assess people-related risks and integration needs.
Talent Management & Onboarding
• Oversee hiring processes in partnership with location leadership, ensuring consistent candidate experience and compliant hiring practices.
• Design and manage onboarding programs for General Managers, sales teams, and instructors.
• Evaluate and refine onboarding delivery models, including potential centralized onboarding.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, coaching conversations, and performance improvement plans.
Employee Relations & Compliance
• Serve as the primary HR resource for managers and employees across locations.
• Partner with leadership and external HR/legal consultants on sensitive employee matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multi-state operations.
• Provide guidance on workplace policies, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
Total Rewards & HR Operations Partnership
• Partner closely with the Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll Manager to ensure seamless coordination across benefits administration, payroll processes, and compensation practices.
• Provide guidance on leave management, including FMLA and state-specific requirements.
• Ensure employee data, compensation changes, promotions, and terminations are aligned across HR and payroll systems.
• Collaborate on policy updates, compliance initiatives, and integration of total rewards programs during acquisitions.
Culture, Engagement & Growth
• Develop employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Implement scalable systems to celebrate milestones and achievements.
• Support leadership development and manager coaching.
• Drive change management initiatives during periods of rapid growth and integration.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a Generalist or Manager-level role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting M& A activity, including HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience supporting multi-location and/or multi-state organizations.
• Experience in high-growth, startup, or evolving environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build systems and processes from the ground up.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.
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