VP, People Operations & Experience

ABC Fitness; Ireland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO Policy

Days of Disconnect

Parental & Pawternity Leave

Best Life Reimbursement

Health scheme reimbursement

Calm App

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ABC Fitness is seeking a Vice President, People Operations & Experience to shape how our People function scales globally across core operations, employee experience, Talent Management, Learning & Development, People Technology, analytics, and AI enablement.

The ideal leader will simplify how work gets done, strengthen the employee and manager experience, develop high-performing People leaders, and drive growth, agility, and responsible AI/automation use.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive People/HR leadership experience.
• Depth in Talent Management, Learning & Development, leadership development, succession planning, or workforce capability building.
• Experience with HR technology, people analytics, workflow automation, digital transformation, or AI-enabled HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a scalable People Operations and Experience roadmap aligned to business strategy.
• Establish operating models, governance, and success metrics across People Operations and Experience.
• Build Talent Management, Learning & Development, succession, leadership development, and capability-building practices.
• Champion a technology-forward People operating model with automation, AI-enabled workflows, and data governance.
• Lead through senior functional leaders to grow Directors and Senior Directors into enterprise-level People leaders.
• Collaborate with CPO, HRBPs, and business leaders to connect People priorities to outcomes.

Skills

People Ops leadership

Talent Management

Learning & Development

HR technology

People analytics

Workflow automation

AI-enabled HR

Change leadership

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together!

Our Values

Best Life

We believe great work begins with great people. That’s why our culture is built on respect, trust, and belonging. We create an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self to work—because diverse perspectives drive innovation and meaningful impact.

Growth Mindset

We are doers, thinkers, and dreamers. At ABC Fitness, your growth is our investment. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, we empower you to reach new heights—personally and professionally.

One Team

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates, celebrates, and cares. We move fast, support one another, and have fun along the way. Because when you thrive, we all thrive.

ABC Fitness is seeking a Vice President, People Operations & Experience to help build the next generation of our global People operating model. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this leader will shape how our People function scales across core operations, employee experience, Talent Management, Learning & Development, People Technology, analytics, AI enablement, and employee engagement.

This is not a traditional HR operations role. We are looking for a leader who can pair strong People Operations experience with real depth in Talent Management, leadership development, workforce capability building, and technology-enabled transformation. The right leader will help simplify how work gets done, strengthen the employee and manager experience, develop high-performing People leaders, and ensure ABC’s People function is built for growth, agility, and the responsible use of AI and automation.

This role will lead through senior functional leaders across Total Rewards and HRIS, Workforce Relations and Employee Experience, People Technology and Analytics, Talent Management and Learning, and Employee Engagement and Communications.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead a scalable People Operations and Experience roadmap that supports ABC’s business strategy, global growth, and evolving workforce needs.
• Establish clear operating models, decision rights, service standards, governance, and success metrics across People Operations and Experience.
• Build practical, enterprise-ready Talent Management, Learning & Development, succession, leadership development, manager enablement, and capability-building practices.
• Champion a technology-forward People operating model, including responsible use of automation, AI-enabled workflows, people analytics, data governance, and employee and manager self-service.
• Lead through strong functional leaders, helping Directors and Senior Directors grow from excellent operators into enterprise-level People leaders.
• Partner with the CPO, HR Business Partners, business leaders, IT, Finance, and Legal to connect People priorities to business outcomes, productivity, risk, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strengthen employee and manager service delivery through simplified processes, clearer knowledge management, stronger support models, and measurable improvements in quality, speed, and experience.
• Integrate employee listening, internal communications, culture activation, and change communications into broader People transformation work.
• Elevate People analytics from reporting to actionable workforce insights that improve leadership decisions and organizational performance.

What You’ll Need

• Significant progressive People / HR leadership experience, including leadership of broad People Operations, Employee Experience, HR Operations, or HR transformation work.
• Demonstrated depth in Talent Management, Learning & Development, leadership development, manager enablement, succession planning, talent reviews, or workforce capability building.
• Meaningful experience with HR technology, people analytics, workflow automation, digital transformation, or AI-enabled HR practices.
• Experience redesigning operating models, simplifying processes, and building scalable systems rather than only managing existing programs.
• Ability to lead through senior functional leaders by setting direction, clarifying ownership, developing leadership capability, and creating accountability without becoming the execution bottleneck.
• Strong executive partnership skills, with the ability to connect People investments to business outcomes, productivity, employee experience, risk, and ROI.
• Change leadership experience in a complex, growing, global, PE‑backed, technology, or transformation‑oriented environment.
• Comfort operating through ambiguity, shifting priorities, direct feedback, and high expectations while building trust through judgment, transparency, and follow‑through.

AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE

• Experience in SaaS, software, payments, HR technology, professional services, or another technology‑enabled business.
• Experience working in a PE‑backed, global, high‑growth, or transformation‑heavy environment.
• Familiarity with Workday, HR service delivery models, employee support, employee relations, Total Rewards, payroll, or job architecture.
• Experience implementing AI‑enabled, automated, or analytics‑driven People workflows with appropriate controls and human oversight.
• Experience connecting internal communications, employee listening, engagement, culture, and change management into broader employee experience work.

What Success Looks Like

• Established a clear People Operations and Experience operating model with defined accountabilities, service standards, decision rights, and success measures.
• Strengthened the leadership bench across the People organization, especially among Director and Senior Director‑level functional leaders.
• Built credible, practical Talent Management, Learning & Development, succession, manager enablement, and leadership development capabilities.
• Advanced a People Technology, AI, analytics, and data‑governance roadmap with measurable improvements in productivity, experience, and decision quality.
• Improved employee and manager service delivery through simplified processes, stronger self‑service, clearer knowledge management, and better operational metrics.
• Increased the use of workforce data and insights in executive and business decision making.
• Created stronger integration across employee experience, communications, culture, learning, technology, and business needs.

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market considerations. The anticipated compensation range for this position is -

• annually. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees may be offered other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, equity, or other incentive programs, where applicable. Compensation and benefits may vary by location and are subject to applicable legal, business, and market requirements.

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
• Monthly reimbursement for your preferred health scheme
• EAP – we get you help when you need it. Period.
• Premium Calm App – 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!

At ABC Fitness, we don’t just build technology—we build communities and transform lives. Your work matters here, your growth is supported, and your voice is heard. We welcome diverse talent and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

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

ABC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, client, and partner feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. For us, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Learn more at abcfitness.com.

About ABC Fitness

ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data‑driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients.

From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let's make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together. Learn more at abcfitness.com