Our pilates-inspired classes are delivered in elevated, community-driven studios across Vancouver and Victoria. Joining our team means helping create the kind of experience people look forward to all day. We care about how guests feel in the room, how we support each other, and how we show up every shift.

The People & Performance Director will lead and evolve the People function across Lagree West and Jaybird — two sister boutique fitness brands with a shared purpose of cultivating personal growth through modern movement and mindfulness. These brands are in an exciting and intentional phase of growth, and this newly created role will help build the structure, processes, and people practices needed to support that growth in a thoughtful and scalable way. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the senior leadership team across both brands, this is a rare opportunity to shape the people strategy of two high-integrity, high-growth organizations and help build the kind of workplace top talent actively seeks out.

This role is both strategic and hands‑on, supporting leaders day-to-day while helping establish the infrastructure and rhythms required for the next stage of growth across both brands. Design the future organization and talent infrastructure required to support growth across both brands. Partner with leadership to evolve organizational design and workforce planning strategies that support sustainable growth across studios, markets, and HQ functions.

Develop and manage compensation design and execution frameworks that ensure competitive positioning, internal equity, and alignment with company performance objectives. Lead talent calibration processes that create consistent performance standards; identify high-potential talent, and strengthen leadership pipeline visibility. Create and evolve the People + Performance roadmap, ensuring priorities, initiatives, and resources remain aligned to the business strategy and stage of growth.

HR Business Partnership (HRBP) Support leaders in operating healthy, high‑performing teams day‑to‑day. Lead employee relations matters with a balanced approach that protects both the employee experience and the business. Support managers through performance conversations by providing guidance, structure, and coaching to ensure clarity and consistency.

Reinforce the operating rituals and rhythms that support alignment, accountability, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.



Support organizational change management initiatives by helping leaders communicate effectively and navigate transitions successfully. Design and support engagement initiatives that reinforce culture, strengthen connection, and create meaningful employee experiences across both brands.

Support leadership development efforts by helping leaders build the skills, mindset, and capabilities required to scale the organization successfully. Partner with hiring managers to create onboarding experiences that are intentional, consistent, and reflective of the premium employee experience we aspire to deliver. Support the planning and execution of team rhythms, offsites, and organizational gatherings that strengthen alignment and reinforce company culture.

Provide leadership coaching and guidance that helps managers navigate growth, complexity, and evolving team dynamics effectively. Lead the employee engagement survey process end‑to‑end, including survey design, insights, action planning, and leadership follow‑through.

Recruiting Leadership

Evolve talent acquisition capability to support studio, market, and HQ growth. Evolve the recruiting strategy to support hiring across studios, new markets, and HQ functions. Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles across the organization.

Design scalable hiring processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality of hire while supporting an exceptional candidate experience. Establish recruiting metrics and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into pipeline health, hiring effectiveness, and overall recruiting performance. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of HRIS platforms and supporting People systems that improve operational effectiveness and scalability.

Build and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable visibility into key People + Performance metrics. Develop and manage compensation processes that support merit planning, promotions, offer development, and compensation consistency across the organization. Create and evolve People policies that balance operational clarity, compliance, and employee experience.





Establish and maintain the People + Performance operating cadence, including recurring reporting, talent reviews, planning cycles, and leadership rhythms. This role may also include some administrative support responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth People function operations, as well as special projects assigned from time to time by the COO or senior leadership team. Given the early‑stage nature of the People function, flexibility and a willingness to roll up your sleeves across a broad range of needs is essential. 8+ years of progressive HR experience in high-growth businesses, including leadership of a broad People function, ideally within multi‑unit retail, hospitality, or boutique fitness environments. ~ Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required; CPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, or equivalent HR designation strongly preferred. ~ Proven track record leading a broad People function with accountability across talent acquisition, HR business partnership, compensation, and organizational development. ~ Demonstrated success building or scaling People infrastructure — including HRIS implementation, compensation design, and workforce planning in a high‑growth environment. ~ Strong coaching and facilitation skills with a track record of developing leadership capability and navigating complex employee relations matters. ~ Experience shaping employer brand and talent acquisition strategy to support multi‑location or multi‑market growth. ~ Organizational structures, workforce plans, and succession pipelines effectively support business growth across both brands.

Leaders consistently view the People + Performance function as a trusted strategic partner. Recruiting pipelines remain healthy, with roles filled on time by high-quality hires. HRIS systems, dashboards, and People processes are successfully implemented and actively used across the business.

Compensation practices, policies, and compliance frameworks are managed consistently and effectively. The People + Performance operating cadence supports proactive planning, accountability, and decision‑making across the organization.

Reports to: COO Employment Status: Full time, permanent (Remote/Hybrid) Salary: $130-150K + bonus We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. Responsibilities, deliverables, and expectations may evolve based on business needs.

📌 Human Resources & Performance Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Lagree West
📍 Vancouver