GRC Analyst

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,500+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, and Australia.  90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst will be a strategic and critical role that closely collaborates with the Senior Director, Information Security on expanding and supporting the company’s brand-wide governance, risk, and compliance programs by working with IT, various business units, and external vendors. As a GRC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organization adheres to regulatory guidelines, implements effective risk management practices, and maintains robust governance frameworks. This position requires a deep understanding of industry regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards. The GRC Analyst role will be pivotal in safeguarding the organization’s assets, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing overall governance practices.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Information Security on various governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
• Play a pivotal role in the development and ongoing maintenance of the company’s GDPR compliance program.
• Interpret and stay informed on pertinent regulations and compliance requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, PCI, and SOX.
• Conduct comprehensive compliance audits and assessments to evaluate adherence to regulatory standards.
• Ensure that policies, procedures, and controls align with established regulatory frameworks.
• Perform risk assessments across diverse business units to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and partners with stakeholders to implement effective controls.
• Monitor governance processes to ensure accountability and transparency throughout the organization.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with the NIST 800-171 security framework.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management and stakeholders, detailing GRC activities, findings, effectiveness, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments, compliance audits, and governance processes.
• Participate in incident response efforts to investigate and mitigate potential security breaches or compliance violations.
• Develop training materials and conduct educational sessions on compliance and risk management best practices.
• Promote a culture of compliance and awareness across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in information security and IT compliance, specifically in areas such as GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, PCI, and SOX
• Proven track record in a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) role, demonstrating a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), are strongly preferred
• Extensive experience in developing and managing GDPR compliance programs
• Background in managing risk practices within retail, payment, and e-commerce sectors
• Experience in risk management within development environments
• Familiarity with GRC platforms, including Archer Insight and AuditBoard
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST and ISO 27001
• Understanding of operational risk assessment methodologies, including mitigation development, monitoring, and reporting
• Demonstrates a balanced approach to risk management, understanding the need to align risk strategies with business objectives
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with exceptional planning, prioritization, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills along with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences across all organizational levels
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
• Creative, progressive, thought leadership with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
• Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment
• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!
• Ability to work off-hours and provide on-call support as needed

• Hybrid workplace at the Club Support Center in Hampton, NH
• Volunteer days off
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision benefits
• Generous vacation/holiday pay
• 401(k) Retirement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Childcare reimbursement
• Pet care reimbursement
• Learning and development programs
• Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meal delivery services & much more
• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
• Company-sponsored social events
• Access to our private gym at the Club Support Center, complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
• Delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options served at our Club Support Center café

Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.