Senior Director, Compensation

Equinix, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 202,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Compensation to lead global broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and equity, across all regions.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure market-competitive, fair, and scalable programs. The role requires strategic thinking, strong governance, and a track record of managing compensation programs in a public company environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive compensation experience with global focus
• Deep knowledge of global compensation regulations and governance
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker balancing competitiveness, cost, risk, governance and equity

Responsibilities

• Lead global broad-based compensation strategy and design across regions
• Develop and oversee job evaluation, levelling, and approval processes
• Oversee benchmarking, analytics, and financial modelling for pay decisions
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Management and Business leaders
• Ensure regulatory compliance and governance of compensation programs
• Oversee annual compensation cycles, incentive processes, and equity communications
• Collaborate with Finance on expense forecasting and budgeting
• Provide clear communications and enablement to HR teams and managers
• Build and develop a high-performing compensation team
• Champion the single operating system and localized enablement

Skills

Global compensation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Compensation is responsible for leading the strategy, design, execution, and governance of broad-based compensation programs for employees below the executive level across all global regions. This role ensures compensation programs are marketcompetitive, equitable, performance-driven, operationally scalable, and aligned with Equinix’s business and talent strategies. The role partners closely with senior HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, business leaders, and People Experience teams to deliver clear compensation strategy, consistent processes, strong governance, and a positive manager and employee experience globally.

Responsibilities

• Global compensation strategy and design: Lead the strategy, design, and execution of global broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, long-term incentives, special awards, retention awards, and spot recognition programs
• Job architecture, levelling, and approvals: Develop and oversee global job evaluation, levelling, and compensation approval processes, partnering closely with HR and functional leadership to ensure consistency, fairness, and governance
• Market competitiveness and analytics: Oversee competitive benchmarking using survey data, peer reviews, compensation analytics, and financial modeling to support data-driven decisions and pay-for-performance alignment
• Stakeholder management and business partnering: Lead a team that partners with HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Experience, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to provide compensation consultation and resolve complex escalations
• Governance, compliance, and risk management: Ensure global compensation programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards, including risk assessments, pay-for-performance reviews, process governance, and reporting requirements
• Program delivery and operational excellence: Oversee delivery of global pay programs, annual compensation cycles, incentive processes, equity award communications, and supporting manager and HR enablement materials
• Financial planning and cost management: Collaborate with Finance on compensation expense forecasting, budgeting, affordability analysis, and accounting implications for global programs
• Communications and enablement: Provide clear communication, training, and guidance to HR teams and managers on compensation philosophy, program design, process expectations, and decision-making guardrails
• Team leadership and development: Manage and develop a small team, fostering analytical rigor, trusted business partnership, operational discipline, and professional growth
• Enterprise operating system enablement: Accountable for ensuring localized enablement of Equinix’s operating system (i.e., Rhythm of the business) and championing the single operating system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Extensive compensation experience, with significant focus on global broad-based compensation, program design, analytics, governance, and public company environments
• Deep knowledge of global compensation regulations, governance trends, job architecture, levelling, incentive design, and payfor-performance principles
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to simplify complex compensation topics for global HR, business, and leadership audiences
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance competitiveness, cost, risk, equity, governance, employee experience, and shareholder alignment
• High integrity, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive compensation information and complex escalations
• Leadership experience, including managing and developing talent while fostering collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and operational excellence

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 202,000 - 302,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.

Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.