Director of Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to develop and execute our [solidcore] enterprise-level talent acquisition strategy across headquarters and multiple studio locations. This role requires a strategic leader who excels at building high-performing teams, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships, and driving results in high-volume, growth recruiting environments (1,000+ hires annually). The ideal candidate brings fitness or wellness industry experience and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit operation where relationship building and consistent strategic execution are essential to success. This role will be located in our Arlington, VA headquarters and will be required to be in office weekly Monday through Wednesday.

Key Responsibilities::
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to support 1,000+ annual hires across headquarters and multiple new and existing studios while maintaining quality, consistency, and exceptional candidate experience across the full recruitment cycle
• Design and optimize high-volume recruiting operations, including pipeline management, interview processes, and hiring workflows that balance speed with quality
• Build, lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team capable of managing enterprise-scale recruiting volume and supporting rapid studio growth
• Cultivate strong relationships with business leaders across headquarters and all studios to understand organizational needs and align talent strategies with business objectives and growth plans
• Collaborate across the People Team to ensure recruitment and onboarding processes are streamlined and aligned across the whole team
• Develop and execute a compelling talent brand strategy that positions the company as an employer of choice in the fitness and wellness industry
• Partner with marketing to create recruitment marketing campaigns, employee value proposition messaging, and social media content that attracts top talent
• Develop predictive workforce planning strategies in partnership with stakeholders to anticipate growth-related hiring needs, particularly to support new studio openings
• Drive Workday implementation and ongoing optimization for talent acquisition functions, including ATS configuration, automation, reporting dashboards, and integration with existing HR systems
• Manage relationships with external executive search firms and recruitment partners, ensuring alignment with company culture and leadership requirements
• Create and implement innovative, scalable sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets, including social media recruiting, campus recruiting, and employer branding initiatives
• Establish robust recruiting metrics and analytics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and candidate satisfaction
• Implement recruitment technology and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience at scale

Required Qualifications::
• 8+ years of talent acquisition experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record managing high-volume recruiting operations (1,000+ hires annually)
• Demonstrated experience with multi-unit or multi-location recruiting operations, preferably supporting business expansion or studio growth
• Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing Workday Recruiting/ATS in a high-volume environment
• Experience managing external recruitment partners and executive search firms
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization
• Experience developing and executing talent brand and employer branding strategies
• Data-driven approach to recruiting with experience building, analyzing and implementing trackable recruiting metrics
• Ability to work hybrid from our Arlington, VA office location

Preferred Qualifications::
• Background in the fitness, wellness, or retail industry
• Experience scaling talent acquisition operations during rapid growth periods and new location launches
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with recruitment marketing platforms and tools
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar)

Compensation and Benefits::
• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free drop-in classes at [solidcore]
• And MORE

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.