Global Compensation Strategy Director

Equinix; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix seeks a Senior Director, Compensation to lead global broad-based compensation strategy, design, and governance across all regions. You will oversee base pay, incentives, awards, and program communications, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure market competitiveness and equity.

This role manages a small team, drives data-driven decisions, and ensures compliant, scalable processes aligned with the company’s talent strategy.

Qualifications

• Lead global broad-based compensation programs for employees across regions.
• Develop and oversee job evaluation, leveling, and approvals to ensure fairness and governance.
• Oversee analytics, benchmarking, and financial modeling to support pay-for-performance decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and governance of broad-based compensation programs globally.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Management, and business leaders to deliver clear compensation strategy and processes.
• Manage a small team, drive enablement and communications for managers and HR teams.

Skills

Global compensation strategy

Base pay design

Incentive design

Job architecture and leveling

Governance and compliance

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Leadership and people management

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Equinix seeks a Senior Director, Compensation to lead global broad-based compensation strategy, design, and governance across all regions. You will oversee base pay, incentives, awards, and program communications, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure market competitiveness and equity.

This role manages a small team, drives data-driven decisions, and ensures compliant, scalable processes aligned with the company’s talent strategy.