Job Description
The People & Culture Business Partner will be responsible for providing support, leadership, and oversight of People Services activities for assigned EQX clubs within the Los Angeles and Orange County, CA markets. This role reports directly to the People & Culture Regional Director and will have a heavy presence within the Southern California club locations.
The People & Culture Business Partner is a strategic business partner who helps the region achieve its goals by being an advocate, change leader, and champion for inspiring achievement in our employee teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading internal workplace investigations and shaping the employee experience to mitigate risk, solve conflict, and contribute to improving relationships across the Equinox club team (30-50%)
- Scale club leadership: action planning and talent assessments (15-20%)
- Execute corporate programs and other initiatives developed by the central People & Culture team (15 – 20%)
- Coach club management: day-to-day development of people manager skills and competencies (10 – 15%)
- Gauge the club atmosphere, escalating key themes and necessary incidents through meaningful and established feedback loops (10%)
- Synthesize and escalate key themes from across club team to Employee Relations Generate HR data reports as necessary
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Human Resources experience with an emphasis in employee relations/generalist HR. Experience supporting a large, multi-site field population preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related discipline.
- Strong interpersonal communication, persuasion, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Established assessment and decision-making skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in dealing with complex employee relations issues (EEO, FLSA, etc.) Ability to solve conflicts in a positive and fair manner.
- Excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to set priorities and organize time. Demonstrates initiative and can work independently.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and personable. Has the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high standards. Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned region.
- Ability to travel to within the Los Angeles and Orange County, CA markets on an as needed basis.
Pay Transparency: $100k - $120k annually
Additional Information
Additional Information
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
- Complimentary Club membership
- Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop
NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Company Description
OUR STORY
Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.
We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.
WHAT WE DO
We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.
Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.
