HR Associate

About Us

Perspire Sauna Studio is a premium infrared sauna studio focused on wellness, recovery, and exceptional guest experience. We’re seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support hiring, onboarding, and team development for our studio staff, helping drive great service, retention, and operational consistency.

Own HR operations for the studio with a focus on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and HR administration for Studio Assistants and Membership Sales Associates. Partner with the Studio Manager and ownership to build a scalable people program that improves hiring quality, reduces turnover, and supports a positive workplace culture. Reports to the Studio Manager and ownership.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Studio Assistants and Membership Sales Associates: job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and maintain clear job descriptions, interview guides, and hiring scorecards.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs; create and update training materials and checklists.
• Train and coach new hires and front-line staff on service standards, sales basics, policies, and studio operations.
• Support scheduling, time-off requests, and shift coverage to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Administer HR records, employment documentation, payroll inputs, and compliance with local/state labor laws.
• Implement and maintain performance review processes, progressive discipline, and employee development plans.
• Promote employee engagement and retention through recognition programs, feedback loops, and culture initiatives.
• Advise leadership on HR best practices, policy updates, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate with external partners (payroll provider, benefits brokers, background check vendors) as needed.

• 3+ years HR experience with hands-on recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations; experience in retail, hospitality, wellness, or small business environments preferred.
• Strong interviewer and candidate-evaluation skills; experience hiring entry-level and customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR recordkeeping, and basic payroll processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project-management skills; detail-oriented.
• Comfortable training and coaching front-line staff; customer-service mindset.
• Proficient with HRIS/ATS, scheduling tools, and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience with hourly staffing, retail or studio operations, and performance management systems.
• Familiarity with wellness, fitness, or spa industry.

Flexible work from home options available.