VP of People Experience, SoulCycle

About the Role
We are searching for an experienced dynamic and results-focused VP of People Experience to lead all aspects of the employee journey from day one onward. The candidate will be able to operate at both a strategic and operational level helping to identify lead and implement people programs across culture compensation employee relations employee engagement talent management - the entire People spectrum - to support the diverse and passionate individuals who make up the SoulCycle team. The VP of People Experience will work cross-functionally to create a culture that drives employee satisfaction growth and business success.

You will have the opportunity to directly influence the effectiveness fulfillment and growth of all employee groups while ensuring alignment with SoulCycles core values.

You Are

• Someone who thrives in balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution rolling up your sleeves to create meaningful impact across all areas of the employee experience.
• Passionate about fostering an inclusive values-driven workplace while developing programs that foster employee engagement.
• Someone who is as extremely effective as a fire fighter while still pushing forward longer term strategic agenda.

What Youll Do

• Leadership & Strategy: Provide thought leadership and guidance to the executive leadership team in all aspects of the employee lifecycle including talent management organizational design and inclusive employee engagement practices.
• Organizational Design: Partner with key stakeholders to design and implement effective organizational structures and processes that support company growth while preserving SoulCycles unique culture.
• Performance & Talent Management: Lead the creation and execution of performance management processes talent development programs compensation strategies and internal mobility initiatives to ensure our people thrive and grow.
• Employee Relations & Coaching: Foster strong relationships across teams handling employee relations issues with sensitivity and good judgment while coaching managers on performance management feedback and employee development.
• Shared services collaboration: You will work with our shared service partners in recruiting payroll legal HRIS and benefits administration to ensure a seamless process for all employees.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Build strong partnerships with teams across the organization including Marketing Operations and Finance to align people strategies with business objectives and ensure cohesive execution.
• Empathetic Communications: Experience working with creative passionate and mission-driven talent and have an ability to navigate feedback emotion and high expectations with grace empathy and clarity.
   

Qualifications :

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing a dynamic People/HR function ideally within a high-growth mission-driven organization. Proven experience supporting a multi-layered labor forceincluding hourly and salaried employees corporate teams our instructor population and field-based teams and geographically dispersed talent.
• Proven ability to create and lead people programs within an entrepreneurial and evolving culture with a focus on employee engagement development and organizational design.
   
• Experience in managing HR processes and policies including performance management compensation and employee relations.
   
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with confidence and discretion.
   
• Experience working within industries such as consumer brands hospitality or fitness is a plus.
   

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinker: You are an innovative and forward-thinking leader who can balance long-term vision with immediate tactical execution.
• Operational Excellence: You are comfortable working at pace delivering a high volume of work with a lean team.
   
• Relationship Builder: You develop strong trust-based relationships across all levels of an organization and serve as a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees.
   
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced ever-changing environments and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to implement change.
   
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas.
   
• Data-Driven: You utilize data and insights to drive decision-making continuously seeking opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
   
• Inclusive Leadership: A champion for diversity equity and inclusion ensuring that all employees feel valued heard and empowered to succeed.

Pay Transparency: Up to $250K base bonus opportunity

Additional Information :

As the VP of People Experience at SoulCycle youll play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization by designing people programs that directly impact the growth engagement and satisfaction of our employees. Youll be part of a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the fitness and wellness space and will have the opportunity to influence change in a rapidly growing values-driven organization.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time