Total Rewards Intermediate

Equinix, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Total Rewards leader to oversee compensation, benefits, and recognition programs globally, with local and regional alignment.

You will design benchmarks, run market analyses, and model financial impact to support pay decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Finance, Legal, Stock Administration, and HR teams to drive governance, provide education on practices, and prepare disclosures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of compensation experience.
• Experience with compensation surveys, proxy data, and benchmarking.
• Knowledge of public company executive compensation practices and disclosures.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with Workday and compensation databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct executive compensation benchmarking and market analyses.
• Analyze base salary, incentives, and total direct compensation.
• Support design and evaluation of executive compensation programs.
• Develop compensation recommendations and financial models.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Stock Administration, and HR teams.
• Support annual executive compensation planning and equity cycles.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for leadership and the Board.
• Assist with governance reviews and pay-for-performance analyses.
• Contribute to disclosures and proxy statements.
• Create dashboards to inform compensation practices and trends.

Skills

Executive compensation

Financial modeling

Excel

Analytical skills

Discretion/confidential

Tools

Workday

Compensation databases

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

Oversees the strategies, development, implementation, and ongoing management of company total rewards, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs in partnership with other human resources functions and business leaders. Designs, communicates, implements, and administers globally, regionally, country, and locally relevant compensation and benefit processes and programs aligned to HR strategy and business needs. Performs market reviews and manages benchmarking resources to ensure programs align with market expectations. Models and analyzes financial impact and employee considerations of proposed changes to total rewards programs. Maintains a working knowledge of global, regional, country, and locally relevant legislation and trends that influences total rewards philosophy, program design, and management. Reviews and oversees compensation and benefit compliance and ensures necessary regulatory filings and disclosures are made in accordance with local law and company practice. Responds to escalated total rewards questions while providing education concerning company practices and processes. Manage compensation and benefit activities related to mergers and acquisitions, HRIS systems management, performance management, and other cross-functional human resources projects. Other duties may be performed as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conduct executive compensation benchmarking and market analyses using survey and proxy data to evaluate executive pay competitiveness
• Analyze executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and total direct compensation
• Support the design, administration, and evaluation of executive compensation and incentive programs
• Develop executive compensation recommendations and financial models to support pay decisions and program changes
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Stock Administration, and HR teams on executive compensation initiatives
• Support annual executive compensation planning processes, including salary reviews, incentive planning, and equity award cycles
• Prepare analyses, reports, and presentation materials for senior leadership, the Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors
• Assist with peer group development, compensation governance reviews, and pay-for-performance analyses
• Support the preparation of executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement and regulatory filing requirements
• Perform realized and realizable pay analyses, CEO pay ratio calculations, and other executive compensation reporting
• Monitor executive compensation market trends, governance developments, and proxy advisor guidance (ISS and Glass Lewis)
• Analyze equity compensation programs, including annual grants, retention awards, dilution, burn rate, and share usage metrics
• Create dashboards and reporting to provide insights on executive compensation practices, trends, and outcomes
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve executive compensation processes and analytics
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and ensure accurate administration of executive compensation programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of compensation experience
• Experience with compensation surveys, reviewing proxy data, and market benchmarking
• Understanding of public company executive compensation practices, governance, and disclosure requirements
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion
• Experience with Workday, and compensation databases preferred

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 70,000 - 105,000 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

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.

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