HR Business Advisor

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  HR Business AdvisorJob SummaryCollaborates with local leadership to provide HR support and delivery of HR Advisory services to leaders in Canada. Ensures execution and delivery of global HR programs within Canada.ResponsibilitiesHR ProgramsSupport annual cyclical activities – annual performance program and work with leaders to interpret engagement results and create actions plans; partnering with Experience Delivery, HR People Solutions, and HR StrategyHR Program Delivery & Adoption: Partner with business leaders, Experience Delivery, HR People Solutions, and HR Strategy and HRBP to execute local implementation of HR products and solutions (includes change management)Provides guidance for managers on HR process and programs, and interprets local requirementsCollaborate with the business and serve as key lead on reporting, analysis and insights as keyEmployee RelationsPartner with key business leaders and HR Business Partners in support of functional prioritiesLead and facilitate resolution of employee relations issues to assist employees and managers in creating a productive, engaging work environment. Support upskilling of managers in handling employee related matters.  Where required, lead and complete investigations into employee concerns.Assess employee performance challenges or development needs, recommend solutions, and coach managers on team effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development.Collaborate with local leaders to guide decisions and implement organizational changes; leads employee level execution for transformation projects and organizational changesHR Policy & ProcessCompliance and Policies: Develop HR policies ensuring compliance with relevant legislative employment requirements. Assist the business in understanding and navigating employment legal requirements in marketSupports adapting global policies and processes for Canada in partnership with Employment Legal and HR ServicesInternal HR PartnershipsBuilds and leverages relationships with other teams (such as Rewards, HR Services, Org & Talent, Payroll, and Employment Legal)Partners with Experience Delivery/HR Services to continue to build HR infrastructure in Canada to support growthPartner cross-functionally on HR process improvement, including interpretation of local requirementsLabour RelationsProvides advice and information to HR Operations leadership on the interpretation and application of the collective agreement and on workplace legislation and policies; including support of the grievance administration and other employee issuesSupports grievance investigations and audits grievance activity to identify underlying issuesOtherAmbassador of Culture: Magic of EquinixQualificationsMinimum 5  years experience in HR management and Labour RelationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Organization Development, Human Resources or a related field preferredExtensive knowledge of Canada workplace legislation and regulatory requirementsMultifaceted HR background required– demonstrable experience leading complex situations, creative problem-solving and strong influencing skills in a matrixed environment. Must have outstanding judgement and discretionPrevious experience in employee relationsExcellent communication skills with effective interpersonal and dispute resolution abilitiesTrack record of successfully mentoring and guiding leadersExcellent problem solving skillsIntermediate digital literacy in MS Office Package, with advanced digital literacy in Excel and PowerPointLabour Relations experience preferredKnowledge of grievance and arbitration processes preferredKnowledge and experience supporting U.S. operations preferredFrench language capability preferred but not requiredKnowledge of Workday preferredEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative 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.