Spa Talent Partner

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.

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy supporting Equinox's Spa business across multiple markets nationwide. This role is accountable for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across key spa and wellness positions, including Licensed Massage Therapists, Estheticians, Dual-Licensed Spa Practitioners, Spa Coordinators, and Stretch Technicians.

This individual serves as a trusted talent advisor to Spa Operations leaders and is responsible for building sustainable talent pipelines through creative sourcing strategies, industry networking, school partnerships, community engagement, referrals, and relationship-driven recruiting initiatives.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this recruiter will champion Equinox as an employer of choice within the spa, wellness, recovery, and hospitality industries while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Candidates should reside in the New York City metropolitan area or commute to a nearby Equinox club location as business needs require.

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate is a talent hunter who thrives on building relationships and creating opportunities where others see obstacles. They are energized by networking, cultivating school and industry partnerships, creatively sourcing talent, and effectively selling the Equinox opportunity. They demonstrate grit, resilience, persistence, and urgency while building long-term talent pipelines and delivering results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Regional, National, and Club Spa Leaders to assess talent needs and workforce plans.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for Licensed Massage Therapists, Estheticians, Dual-Licensed Spa Practitioners, Spa Coordinators, Stretch Technicians, and other spa and wellness positions.
• Build strategic relationships with massage therapy schools, esthetics programs, vocational institutions, and industry organizations.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to engage active and passive candidates.
• Build and nurture talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Serve as a brand ambassador and effectively communicate career growth opportunities and the Equinox value proposition.
• Attend career fairs, networking events, school events, and industry conferences.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, and selection activities.
• Maintain knowledge of spa licensing requirements across markets.
• Leverage recruiting metrics and market intelligence to improve hiring outcomes.
• Bachelor''s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting spa, wellness, hospitality, healthcare, or service professionals preferred.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with schools, training programs, and professional organizations.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates through creative recruiting strategies.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills.
• Demonstrated grit, resilience, persistence, and results orientation.
• Skilled at influencing candidates and communicating compelling career opportunities.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.

Pay Transparency: $70,000-75,000

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

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.