Chief People Person & Hr Specialist

Job Title: Chief People Person (HR Specialist)
Company: Goldfish Swim Schools - Westchester County, NY
Making Waves. Changing Lives
Goldfish Swim Schools of Westchester County is not just a swimming school - it's a shore of endless opportunities where kids learn to swim and people become better versions of themselves. As our operation is rapidly expanding, we are in search of a Chief People Person (HR Specialist) who will be the backbone of our regional swim schools. Are you the anchor we're looking for?
Here is a video of the Goldfish Experience: https://youtu.be/TZTVvr5AgIA
Job Description:
The Chief People Person will lead all HR initiatives across our regional swim schools in Westchester County, NY. This role is designed for a caring individual who is passionate about recruiting, nurturing, and advancing talent in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. Your job will be to ensure that our 200+ staff members feel as valued and supported as the children in our care.
Responsibilities:

• Direct talent acquisition and recruitment processes across our regional schools: orchestrate job postings, identify and screen potential candidates, and manage interviews and hiring procedures.
• Monitor the performance and career trajectory of 200+ staff members, fostering a culture of personal growth and professional development.
• Oversee and handle employee benefits and compensation, answering inquiries and ensuring our team feels well-cared for.
• Manage payroll, aligning the employee pay matrix and developing incentive packages that reward our dedicated team.
• Work closely with operational managers to ensure adequate instructor and lifeguard coverage at each school, creating a safe and enriching environment for our students.
• Administer workplace disputes and discipline, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts with compassion and integrity.
• Handle worker's compensation issues, ensuring compliance with regulations and caring for our team's well-being.
• Develop HR strategies in alignment with our business goals, keeping the positive, playful vibe of Goldfish Swim Schools at the forefront of all policies and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in HR roles with a focus on recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and databases.
• Why Dive into Our Team?

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

• Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth.
• Supportive, Vibrant, and Fun Team Environment.
• Making a Difference: Play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our dedicated staff and the young learners in our care.
• At Goldfish Swim Schools, we appreciate the unique strengths that each team member brings to our pool. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity.

Are you ready to jump into an exciting opportunity that will make waves in your career? Come join us at Goldfish Swim Schools and help us change lives, one swim lesson at a time!
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!
You feel it the moment you walk in. There's more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There's something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It's passionNot just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming...it's a special passion for changing - even saving - lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You're also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it's more than a job - it's an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!
Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!
At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about life's accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.