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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 people and culture advisor jobs.
- Three or more years of generalist or advisory HR experience in a business-partnering capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases including investigations and performance management
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system and core HRIS platforms
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business, or a related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred or required
- Experience designing or facilitating learning and development programs for managers or employees
Tips for Your People and Culture Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to the role
Swap out generic HR language for specific outcomes: retention improvements, policy rollouts, or engagement initiatives you led. People and culture advisor hiring managers want to see that you've shaped workplace culture, not just administered processes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people and culture advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your business partnering experience
Many postings distinguish between transactional HR and genuine business partnering. If you've advised managers on workforce decisions or org design, call that out explicitly in your resume and cover letter so it's not buried.
Target companies by their growth stage
Scale-up companies often need advisors to build culture infrastructure from scratch, while enterprise employers need someone who can work within existing frameworks. Match your application materials to what each company actually needs at its stage.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect questions like 'Walk me through how you handled a difficult employee relations case' or 'How have you driven engagement in a distributed team.' Practice answers that name the situation, your actions, and a measurable or observable result.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
People and culture advisors often have room to negotiate professional development budgets, conference attendance, and flexibility arrangements. Raise these after an offer is made, framing them as investments in the advisor who will be building the company's people programs.
People and Culture Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people and culture advisors?
Fairmont, Campbell's, and BDO are hiring the most people and culture advisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at mid-size technology and healthcare companies scaling their people teams.
How many people and culture advisor jobs are remote?
About 77% of people and culture advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the function's shift toward distributed workforce support. Sub-specializations like learning and development program management and HR business partnering for technology teams tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while employee relations roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a people and culture advisor?
Start by building a foundation in generalist HR, handling recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations in a coordinator or specialist role. Move into advisory work by volunteering for manager coaching, policy development, or engagement projects. Pursue a SHRM-CP or PHR certification to formalize your credentials, and build experience with workforce data to demonstrate that your advice connects to business outcomes.
Can you get a people and culture advisor job with limited HR experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate transferable experience in a people-facing role such as operations management, office management, or team leadership. Emphasize any exposure to performance conversations, conflict resolution, or onboarding you handled outside a formal HR title. A relevant certification like the SHRM-CP and a portfolio of people initiatives you drove can offset limited direct HR experience when targeting smaller or growing organizations.
What does the people and culture advisor interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screen with a recruiter or HR leader, a competency-based interview focused on employee relations and business partnering scenarios, and a panel or case study round where you may be asked to advise on a realistic workforce situation. Some employers add a culture-fit conversation with cross-functional stakeholders before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to people and culture advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to people and culture advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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