Sr Director People Operations - #247071

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
  
  

About Us

KidStrong is revolutionizing how kids develop physical and mental strength, all while building character that lasts a lifetime. We're growing rapidly through our franchise model, and we need a dynamic HR Leader who can help write our next chapter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you're excited about building something special, we want to talk to you.

The Role

As our Senior Director of People Operations, you'll wear many hats (sometimes all at once!) while serving as KidStrong's HR leader. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll handle everything from daily HR operations to contributing to strategic decisions that shape our future. This isn't your typical HR role – we're looking for someone who can build processes, solve unique challenges, and help maintain our culture as we grow.

What You'll Do...

Build & Run Our HR Operations (50%)

• Own our entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to alumni relationships
• Create and run efficient HR processes
• Manage all the HR essentials
• Design programs that reflect our entrepreneurial spirit
• Keep us compliant while maintaining our startup flexibility
  
  

Create an Amazing Employee Experience (20%)

• Champion our culture and values
• Design and run programs that make KidStrong a great place to work
• Help us celebrate wins and learn from challenges
• Create communication channels that keep our team connected
• Make sure our benefits and perks align with what our team needs
  
  

Shape Our People Strategy (15%)

• Partner with our leadership team to build scalable people programs
• Help us maintain our strong culture as we grow
• Contribute to strategic decisions about our organization's future
• Design creative solutions for our unique business model
  
  

Solve Interesting Problems (15%)

• Help us navigate the unique challenges of being both a startup and a franchisor
• Build scalable processes that can grow with us
• Balance the needs of different stakeholder groups
  
  

You'll Love This Role If You...

• Love KidStrong and the impact we're making!
• Care deeply about people, building strong organizations, and have the ability to balance logic and empathy
• Have a strong background in HR and understand how to use that background to grown and support an organization
• Get excited about building things from scratch
• Love solving problems that don't have obvious solutions
• Thrive in fast-paced, changing environments
• Can balance competing priorities with a smile
• Have a track record of getting things done
• Understand the unique dynamics of franchise organizations
• Enjoy wearing multiple hats and learning new skills
  
  

What You'll Bring...

• 7+ years of HR experience, with at least some of that in a fast-growth environment
• Experience building HR functions (bonus points for startup experience)
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals and compliance requirements
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to work independently while keeping others informed
• Franchise experience is a huge plus
  
  

Extra Awesome If You Have...

• Experience in a franchisor organization
• Startup or high-growth company background
• Track record of building HR functions from scratch
• Multi-state employment law expertise
• Experience with modern HR tools and technologies
  
  

What We Offer...

• Competitive base salary ($120k+)
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• A chance to help shape a growing company
• Free KidStrong membership for your family
  
  

First Year Success Looks Like...

• Strengthening Building efficient HR processes that support our growth
• Creating programs that strengthen our culture
• Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to the leadership team
• Finding creative solutions to unique challenges
• Making KidStrong an even better place to work
  
  

We're building something special at KidStrong, and we need someone who can help us do it right. If you're excited about the challenge of building HR functions that actually work for a growing company, we want to hear from you.