Strategic People Business Partner

ABC Fitness; Ontario; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Fitness is seeking a Strategic People Business Partner to drive organizational effectiveness and talent management initiatives. This high-impact role requires extensive HR experience and expertise in organizational design and workforce planning to support the company's growth goals. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a competitive market, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Benefits

Open PTO policy

Days of Disconnect

Parental & Pawternity Leave

Quarterly reimbursement for fitness

Discounts with partners

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

EAP services

Calm App subscription

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Drive process improvements and operating model enhancements.
• Lead change management efforts to support organizational transformation.

Skills

Organizational Design

Workforce Planning

Talent Strategy

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Advanced degree or HR certification

Job description

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Company : ABC Fitness Solutions

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

We are looking for a Strategic People Business Partner who will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and change management initiatives to enable business success. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that requires deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent optimization to support scalability and efficiency, aligning with our ambitious growth goals. You will work closely with leadership to navigate complex business challenges, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent in a competitive market.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with executives to align people strategy with business objectives, ensuring the company is positioned for sustainable growth.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to leadership, offering insights and recommendations on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making, workforce planning, and talent management strategies.
• Assess and design scalable, efficient org structures that support rapid growth and evolving business needs.
• Drive process improvements and operating model enhancements that increase efficiency and productivity.
• Lead change management efforts to support organizational transformation.
• Develop and implement talent strategies to build high-performing teams, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
• Guide leadership in succession planning, leadership development, and key talent retention.
• Serve as a change champion, equipping leaders with tools and strategies to manage change effectively.
• Foster a high-performance, results-driven culture while ensuring employee engagement and retention.
• Champion company values, ensuring they are embedded in leadership behaviors, talent strategies, and business decisions.
• Collaborate with other HRBPs to share best practices, drive consistency in People strategies, and provide cross-functional support, serving as a backup when needed.

What You’ll Need

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 10 years as a senior HRBP or in a strategic HR role.
• Experience in a fast-paced, private equity-backed or high-growth company is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Strong change management experience, with the ability to influence and drive transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with C-suite and senior leadership to shape business outcomes.
• Experience partnering with Go-to-market teams, developing sales compensation plans, and partnering with teams that deliver on revenue driving strategies.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into action.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU :

• Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset
• Time Off – with our open PTO policy, we offer flexibility in how and when you take PTO!
• Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam
• Parental & Pawternity Leave – we offer leave for when your family grows by two feet or four paws!
• Best Life Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement
• Discounts – access to discounts with our partners, such as Dell, Microsoft & many more.
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• EAP – we get you help when you need it. Period.
• Calm App +4 – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16
• And more! – so many benefits we couldn’t even fit them all here!

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only and based on employees in Canada and may be different in other countries. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and location, as well as market and business considerations. Our pay range for Canada based candidates for this position is $135,000 $150,000 CAD annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and commissions.

We’re committed to diversity and passion, and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t demonstrate all the listed skillsets!

ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION :

ABC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our clients and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. ABC leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to diversity, equality, belonging and inclusion at abcfitness.com

ABOUT ABC :

ABC Fitness (abcfitness.com) is the premier provider of software and related services for the fitness industry and has built a reputation for excellence in support for clubs and their members. ABC is the trusted provider to boost performance and create a total fitness experience for over 41 million members of clubs of all sizes whether a multi-location chain, franchise or an independent gym.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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