People & Culture Intern

Overview

OUR STORY 

We are a company with integrated luxury and lifestyle offerings centered on Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration. In addition to Equinox, our other brands SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Within our portfolio of brands, we have more than 200 locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, & 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, 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 a highly motivated and detail-oriented People & Culture Intern to join our HR team (summer or fall 2025). This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape our employee experience, talent strategy, and operational excellence. The intern will gain exposure to multiple facets of Human Resources, including data analysis, employer branding, talent positioning, and HR process documentation. This will be on-site at our Hudson Yards office.

Key Projects & Responsibilities 

• People Insights Project 
  • Conduct research on HR analytics best practices and benchmarking 
  • Design and implement employee surveys aligned to the overall strategy in collaboration with various stakeholders, including HRIS, Recruitment, and HR. 
  • Support the analysis of employee data to identify workforce trends and engagement drivers 
  • Assist in building presentations and dashboards for key stakeholders 
  • Build action plan to roll out improvements identified through the surveys 
• Employee Value Proposition (EVP) 
  • Assist in refining our EVP messaging through competitive research and employee feedback 
  • Support the creation of internal and external EVP materials (e.g., social content, candidate decks) 
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Talent Acquisition to align EVP with brand voice 
• Secondary Job Positioning & SOP Development 
  • Collaborate with Project Cascade team (Comp, HRIS, Legal, Finance) to research & propose a plan and guidelines for secondary jobs 
  • Conduct research and benchmarks (internally and externally) on secondary jobs 
  • Assist in drafting and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance HR process clarity and consistency 
• General HR Support 
  • Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions across HR functions 
  • Assist with ad hoc projects in areas such as Talent Management, DEI, Learning & Development, and Internal Communications 
  • Provide administrative support where needed to ensure project momentum

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications) 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Psychology, Business, or a related field 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw insights 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with tools like Power BI or Canva is a plus 
• A collaborative, curious, and solutions-oriented attitude 

What You’ll Gain 

• Exposure to strategic HR projects in a fast-paced, high-performance environment 
• Hands-on experience in research, analytics, documentation, and communication 
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals 
• A strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources or Organizational Development 

Pay Transparency: $16.50/ HR

Additional Information

As a member of the Equinox Team, you will receive: 

• Complimentary Club Membership 
• Career Growth Opportunities 
• Discounts on services, products and much more 
• Social/Educational events with other company interns 

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.