HR Generalist (12 Months)

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Equinox is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover to support the UK People team across the employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding, relations and compliance. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, coach managers, manage offers, and help maintain GDPR compliant records. You’ll support performance reviews, development and DEI initiatives to bolster a high performing culture in London. Ideal candidates hold CIPD Level 3 or are pursuing it, have solid UK employment law knowledge, strong relationship skills, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. Apply via Connect or the careers site, and ensure you can work in the UK.

Company Description

OUR STORY:

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

OUR CODE:

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join our UK People team. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, and compliance. You’ll be a trusted advisor to managers and employees alike, helping to foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture. This is a fixed term 12-month maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Advisory

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing sound guidance on policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Support employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance issues) in line with UK employment law.
• Coach and support managers to effectively lead their teams and handle people matters confidently.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the recruitment cycle and manage offers.
• Deliver an engaging onboarding experience for new joiners, ensuring smooth integration into the business.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and personnel files in compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Administer HR systems, payroll data, and PTO data.

Performance & Development

• Support annual performance reviews, goal setting, and talent management initiatives.

Culture & Engagement

• Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the business.

**Other duties, as assigned and determined by the needs of the business. 

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (Level 3 or working towards it) or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• A team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

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

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 internal employees are encouraged to apply through Internal Job Portal on Connect.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the UK.