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!

Company Website: www.goldfishswimschool.com

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 passion. Not 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.

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Why Dive In With Goldfish?

Paid Training

We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves...In Your Community

Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves...In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!