People Business Partner Director

NextGenEnergyJobs; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance & retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a senior HR Business Partner to partner with executive leaders in our Go-to-Market functions and lead large-scale organizational initiatives. You will own organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development to align talent with business strategy.

You will coach senior leaders through change, leverage data to drive decisions, and influence culture and engagement across a global, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with executive-level partnering.
• Experience supporting a global Go-to-Market organization, preferably Sales/Channel.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformations in global organizations.
• Experience in organizational design, change management and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior go-to-market leaders to build and execute people strategies.
• Lead complex transformations with ownership of implementation plans.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and talent strategy.
• Develop the annual talent plan using data and market insights for executive decisions.
• Drive culture, engagement, and leadership development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Integrated Talent Solutions and Total Rewards to deliver talent strategy.
• Coach executives and leaders through change and growth.
• Anticipate future talent needs in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Go-to-Market support

Executive leadership coaching

Organizational design

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with senior go-to-market leaders to build and execute the people strategies that accelerate business performance
• Lead complex organizational transformations associated with growth, restructuring, and new operating models, owning implementation plans and ensuring agreed actions are followed through
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and talent strategy
• Build the annual talent plan, using data, market insights, and business context to forecast workforce risks, opportunities, and the people changes needed to influence executive decision making
• Drive strategies that strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, employee engagement, and culture, and facilitate leader-led action planning on engagement, organization health, and workforce metrics
• Partner across Integrated Talent Solutions, Total Rewards, Workforce Insights, and People Experience, and champion a strong service delivery model across the broader People Team, to deliver on the talent strategy
• Coach executives and leadership teams through change, ambiguity, and organizational growth
• Anticipate future talent and capability needs in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, including AI-enabled ways of working
• Influence outcomes through credibility, business acumen, and strong relationships rather than formal authority
• Role models Equinix values and the attributes of the desired culture—fostering inclusion, trust, and a growth mindset—and drives culture transformation through leadership
• What Makes You Successful
• You think like a business leader first and an HR leader second
• You quickly build credibility with senior executives and are viewed as a trusted advisor
• You can translate business strategy into practical talent actions
• You bring a systems-thinking mindset and understand how talent, organization design, leadership, culture, and business performance connect
• You are comfortable working through ambiguity and helping others do the same
• You challenge leaders when needed while maintaining strong partnerships
• You have a bias for action and focus on outcomes over process.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting executive leaders
• Experience supporting a global Go-to-Market organization, preferably with a specific focus on a Sales or Channel organization
• Proven experience supporting leaders at the Executive level, preferably in go-to-market functions
• Experience leading a large-scale and complex transformations within large global organizations
• Experience leading organizational design, change management, and organizational effectiveness preferred
• Experience with change management, executing of global HR programs
• Excellent ability to source, synthesize and interpret data and context to tell a story and influence decision makers
• Broad depth of experience across all HR concentrations
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a bias towards action and solutions in line with business goals
• The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / 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.

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.
• 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 .