People Business Partner Director

Equinix, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

US Health, Life, Disability insurance

Retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Director, People Business Partner to be a strategic partner to the go-to-market function (Customer Revenue) and to directly support the Global Partner organization. This role sits within the People Team and will help define talent strategy, shape business objectives, build high-performing teams, and drive transformational initiatives across the organization.

As a trusted advisor to executives, you will design agile, people-centric solutions, enable new ways of working, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with executive partnerships.
• Experience supporting a global Go-to-Market organization (sales/channel).
• Proven experience guiding leaders at the executive level in large-scale transformations.
• Experience leading organizational design, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to source, synthesize and tell a compelling data-driven story to influence decisions.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with action-oriented, outcomes-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior go-to-market leaders to build and execute people strategies.
• Lead complex transformations tied to growth, restructuring, and new operating models.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and talent strategy.
• Develop annual talent plans using data and market insights to forecast risks and opportunities.
• Drive leadership development, engagement, and culture improvements across the organization.
• Collaborate across HR functions to deliver on the talent strategy and service delivery.

Skills

Executive-level partnering

Go-to-Market experience

Change management

Org design

Data-driven storytelling

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 Director, People Business Partner will be a strategic partner to our go-to-market function (Customer Revenue organization) and leaders. This role will directly support our Global Partner organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team during the time of rapid transformation and building a new operating model.

As a member of the People Team, the Director, People Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders and their leadership teams to define the talent strategy, shape business objectives, build high performing teams, and optimize the organization. Leads business change and global people initiatives, and drives engagement across the organization. Leads transformational work that improves organizational effectiveness, organization design, organizational capability, and talent management.

The People Business Partner challenges conventional thinking, cultivates a values-driven culture, and champions innovation by integrating technology, people, and process. Brings deep HR and business expertise with a strong focus on delivering business value, designing agile people-centric solutions, enabling new ways of working, and creating meaningful enterprise impact.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 organisational 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

Targeted Pay Range

• 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.

Equinix Benefits

• 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.
• US Benefits: Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• US Benefits: 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.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Afffirmative 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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