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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.
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.
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.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of people and culture jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive HR or people leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling people programs across full employee lifecycle
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR policy
- Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system and HRIS platforms
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of People and Culture Job Search
Quantify culture impact on your resume
Head of people and culture roles reward leaders who can show measurable outcomes: retention improvements, engagement score gains, or time-to-fill reductions. Replace vague descriptions of program ownership with specific before-and-after results tied to initiatives you led.
Tailor your resume to company stage
A startup hiring its first head of people and culture wants a builder who can design systems from scratch. An enterprise wants someone with change management depth. Read each job description for language like 'scale,' 'structure,' or 'transform' and mirror that framing back.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of people and culture openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by people function scope
Some postings own talent acquisition, L&D, compensation, and DEI under one remit. Others split those functions. Search for terms like 'full-cycle' or 'broad scope' when you want breadth, and filter accordingly to avoid roles that are really just senior HR business partners.
Prepare a people philosophy for interviews
Hiring panels for this role almost always ask how you think about culture-building, not just what programs you've run. Develop a concise, honest account of your operating philosophy on psychological safety, performance, and belonging before your first conversation.
Negotiate total rewards, not just base pay
Head of people and culture candidates are expected to understand total rewards deeply, so panels notice if you negotiate without fluency. Come prepared to discuss equity, benefits philosophy alignment, and professional development investment as part of your offer conversation.
Head of People and Culture Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of people and cultures?
The companies hiring the most head of people and cultures right now include Fairmont, Campbell's, and BDO, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across technology, healthcare, and high-growth startups adding their first dedicated people leadership function.
How many head of people and culture jobs are remote?
About 77% of head of people and culture openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the expectation that senior people leaders can operate cross-functionally without being on-site every day. Strategic and advisory work such as culture design, executive coaching, and policy development tends to be most remote-compatible, while roles with direct facilities or in-person onboarding oversight lean hybrid.
How do you become a head of people and culture?
Most heads of people and culture build toward the role through a combination of generalist HR experience and deep functional ownership in at least one area such as talent acquisition, learning and development, or total rewards. Progressing from HR business partner to senior HRBP to director of people is a common path. Executive presence, board-level communication skills, and the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes are what typically distinguish candidates ready for the top seat.
Can you get hired as a head of people and culture with limited experience?
It is possible at early-stage startups, where a strong generalist with five to seven years of experience and a clear point of view on culture can earn the title as the company's first people hire. The key is demonstrating you've owned outcomes end to end, not just supported them. Volunteering to lead a people initiative, building an employer brand presence, or completing an HR leadership certificate can help close the gap when formal title progression is limited.
What does the head of people and culture interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds and include an initial screen with a recruiter or chief of staff, a competency-based interview with the CEO or COO, a panel with functional leaders you'd partner with, and a final presentation or case study on a people challenge the company is facing. Culture-fit conversations with employees or the leadership team are common at later stages, and reference checks typically precede an offer.
Where can I find and apply to head of people and culture jobs?
You can find and apply to head of people and culture jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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