VP of Talent Acquisition

We have partnered with a client to hire their Vice President of Talent Acquisition to build and lead a world‑class recruiting function that fuels our aggressive gym expansion (20+ new locations annually). This strategic executive will create a scalable talent engine to consistently attract and secure A‑player leadership and drive culture, performance, and an elite employer brand across multiple states. Compensation Salary: $175k–$195k base (depending on experience) Bonus and full benefits included Responsibilities Architect and execute a multi‑year talent acquisition strategy aligned with rapid growth, including workforce planning 12–36 months ahead of new location openings. Build scalable recruiting infrastructure to support high‑volume leadership hiring across multiple markets. Lead targeted sourcing and attraction strategies (analytics, employer branding, talent communities, AI tools, industry networks). Partner with Operations executives to define success profiles and maintain a proactive leadership bench. Design structured selection processes with assessments, Top‑grading interviews, and exceptional candidate experience. Lead, develop, and set performance metrics for the Talent Acquisition team. Provide executive leadership with data‑driven insights on talent markets, trends, and recruiting ROI. Success Measures Build, lead, and mentor a talent acquisition team that supports growth. Consistently hire A‑player leaders who drive culture, retention, and performance. Recruiting supports 20+ locations with fast time‑to‑fill and high offer acceptance rates. Maintain a strong leadership bench 12–36 months ahead of expansion needs. Talent acquisition team hits efficiency targets (cost‑per‑hire, conversion rates, ROI dashboards). 90%+ retention of key leadership hires at 12 months. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition leadership experience. Proven success building recruiting strategies in high‑growth, multi‑unit organizations. Experience recruiting operational leaders across multiple markets/states. Experience scaling recruiting functions during rapid expansion. Strategic thinking with strong execution and data‑driven decision‑making. Deep relationship‑building with senior Operations executives. Preferred Qualifications SHRM and/or SPHR certification. Background in fitness, hospitality, restaurants, retail, or franchised businesses. Experience with systems implementations (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools). Strong employer branding and talent marketing expertise. Travel Regular travel required (30–50%) to meet field leadership, visit clubs/locations, attend industry events, and build talent networks across expansion markets. Benefits Salaried Flexible PTO. Paid holidays. Subsidized health insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) for full‑time positions. Employer‑Paid Basic Life and AD&D. Health Savings Account (HSA). Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, child, and spouse. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr