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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 manager jobs.
- 5+ years of progressive HR or people operations experience, including at least one manager-level role
- Demonstrated experience designing or leading employee engagement, DEI, or culture programs
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law and HR compliance requirements
Tips for Your People and Culture Manager Job Search
Reframe your resume around culture outcomes
People and culture managers are hired to shape how organizations feel to work in. Quantify outcomes like retention improvements, engagement score shifts, or reductions in time-to-fill rather than listing HR tasks you owned.
Target companies at a growth inflection point
Openings spike when companies hit 50, 150, or 500 employees and need their first or second dedicated culture hire. Filter for roles at fast-scaling startups or recently acquired companies where the function is being built, not just maintained.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people and culture manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your credentials to the job level
A SHRM-CP signals operational readiness, while SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR signals strategic scope. If you're targeting director-adjacent roles, lead with whichever credential maps closest to the seniority level in the posting.
Prepare a people philosophy for the interview
Hiring panels for culture roles consistently ask how you define a healthy workplace. Draft a two to three sentence statement about your approach to psychological safety, belonging, or manager accountability before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
In people and culture roles, your leverage at offer stage comes from clarifying headcount you'll support, whether you'll own the full HR stack or report into a larger function, and what budget authority you'll hold from day one.
People and Culture Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people and culture managers?
The most active employers for people and culture managers right now are Fairmont, Campbell's, and BDO, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at companies scaling their workforce quickly or formalizing an HR function for the first time.
How many people and culture manager jobs are remote?
About 77% of people and culture manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed many workforces have become. Employee relations, learning and development, and DEI program management are the sub-areas most commonly offered as fully remote, while onboarding and culture-building roles more often require at least partial on-site presence.
How do you become a people and culture manager?
Start by building a foundation in HR coordination or generalist work, where you gain exposure to employee relations, compliance, and onboarding. Move into roles with ownership over at least one culture-adjacent program, such as engagement surveys or manager training. Earning a SHRM credential strengthens your candidacy, and stepping into a lead or supervisor role signals readiness for a manager title.
Can you get a people and culture manager job with limited experience?
Some companies hire people and culture managers from adjacent backgrounds in operations, office management, or project coordination if the candidate has led internal culture or employee experience initiatives. Framing volunteer work, ERG leadership, or cross-functional people projects as evidence of culture ownership can close an experience gap when formal HR titles are sparse on your resume.
What does the people and culture manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your HR philosophy and past programs, a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders or senior leadership, and sometimes a take-home case study asking you to diagnose a culture challenge or design an engagement initiative. Expect questions about how you've handled performance issues, manager coaching, and difficult employee relations situations.
Where can I find and apply to people and culture manager jobs?
You can find and apply to people and culture manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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