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. Director HR Strategic PlanningJob SummaryEquinix is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming its culture, and operating norms and HR is evolving into an agile product-oriented organization with a focus on employee experience. We are seeking an experienced HR Strategic Planning Director to join our team at Equinix. This role is ideal for someone who is a builder, wants to help shape the future, and is willing to be vulnerable in recognizing that our progress will not be linear.Reporting to the VP of HR Strategy, this role will build and lead a small, diverse, and inclusive team. The Director of HR Strategic Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and execution of HR strategy, as well as driving operational excellence within the HR function. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of HR priorities. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry and enjoy a competitive package, extraordinary benefits, and a creative and diverse work environment.ResponsibilitiesInstitute operational rhythm for HR Governance reviews: Establish and maintain a structured process for conducting HR Governance reviews, including portfolio reviews, stage gate reviews, Product Catalog performance, Leadership reviews, and operating meetingsFacilitate HR's agile portfolio management processes: Lead the facilitation of prioritization decisions within the HR leadership team (HRLT), ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic prioritiesEvolve HR's operating meeting structure: Improve cross-functional alignment by developing and enhancing the structure and effectiveness of HR's operating meetingsDevelop framework for prioritizing work: Create a framework to prioritize HR initiatives based on the value they deliver to the organization, ensuring that HR focuses on the most critical areasCollaborate with Enterprise Transformation Office: Work closely with the Enterprise Transformation Office to leverage enterprise tools, templates, and frameworks, and share best practices across the HR functionPartner with HR practice leaders: Collaborate with HR practice leaders to develop and execute short and long-term HR strategies, aligning them with the overall business strategyManage HR product review process: Oversee the HR product review process and provide inputs into the development of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectivesOversee HR budget: Take ownership of the HR budget, tracking performance and providing insights to help make strategic decisions on resource allocation throughout the yearEstablish and steward HR's Program and Project Management methodologies: Develop and maintain methodologies, tools, and templates for program and project management within the HR functionTrack agile portfolio performance: Monitor and report on the overall performance of HR's agile portfolio, ensuring transparency and accountabilityStay informed on internal talent trends: Maintain a view on internal talent trends, such as organizational changes, attrition rates, employee satisfaction scores, etc., and provide insights to inform HR strategiesResearch external talent and business trends: Stay updated on external talent and business trends that may impact HR's current and long-term strategy, and help shape the development and execution of the people strategyBuild and lead a diverse and inclusive team: Recruit, develop, and lead a small team, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusionServe as a bridging tie across HR Strategy team: Collaborate with Strategic Program Managers, Employee Listening, and Workforce Insights teams to ensure coordination and alignment in HR strategy executionQualificationsDemonstrated experience leading in HR Executive, Strategy, PMO or consulting engagementsProgressive experience in HR strategic planning, program management, and project managementExperience leading and operating governance mechanisms in an organization using agile methodologies with a product mindsetStrong understanding of agile methodologies and portfolio management, including experience with SAFe preferredProven track record of successfully leading and executing HR strategies and initiativesExperience managing budgets and making cost-benefit trade-offsExperience managing functional portfolio with tools such as Jira is preferredExcellent leadership and team management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organizationKnowledge of HR best practices and industry trendsAbility to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environmentEquinix 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 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.
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