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Senior Director, Integrated Talent Solutions

• JR-164287
• Hybrid
• Toronto
• Dallas
• Human Resources
• Full time

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 Senior Director, Integrated Talent Solutions (ITS) is responsible for leading Equinix's global talent acquisition strategy for our Global Operations and Global Markets function. This role defines and executes an enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy that enables the company to achieve its business objectives, accelerate organizational transformation and build critical future-focused capabilities.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Senior Director partners closely with the Executive Staff (E-Staff), People Team leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, and business executives to develop innovative talent strategies, workforce planning solutions, events and hiring approaches that position Equinix for long-term growth and success.

This leader is accountable for developing a world-class talent acquisition team that delivers exceptional hiring outcomes, differentiated candidate experiences, data-driven decision-making, and scalable recruiting programs across all regions for the Global Operations function.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Advise executive leaders on talent risks, labor market dynamics and workforce challenges that could impact business strategy execution
• Partner with Talent Strategy, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and other People Team functions to develop integrated workforce planning solutions
• Partner with the Workforce Insights team to deliver talent analytics that inform hiring plans and provide clear direction on workforce needs
• Drive transformation of the Global Operations ITS function to support Equinix's evolution as a platform company, including building product development, software engineering, digital infrastructure, and hyperscale data center capabilities
• Ensure global talent acquisition programs, frameworks, technologies, and processes are consistently implemented across regions while allowing for market-specific adaptation
• Partner with Global Markets leadership to translate market growth, geographic expansion, and business priorities into forward-looking talent acquisition and workforce strategies
• Develop differentiated talent strategies by region and market, reflecting local labor supply, competitive dynamics, regulatory requirements, critical skill availability, and business growth priorities

Executive Partnership & Talent Consulting

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the E-Staff and senior business leaders on talent acquisition strategy, succession planning, executive hiring, and workforce readiness
• Build strong relationships with C-suite executives to understand strategic priorities and translate them into proactive talent acquisition initiatives
• Consult on global and functional workforce plans, identifying current and future talent gaps and recommending solutions
• Provide escalation support for critical talent acquisition challenges and ensure timely resolution of business-critical hiring issues

Talent Acquisition Excellence

• Establish scalable recruiting processes that improve speed, quality, efficiency, and candidate experience
• Strengthen internal and external talent pipelines through innovative sourcing, talent mapping, executive networking, and market engagement strategies
• Continuously evaluate and optimize hiring practices to support diversity, inclusion, and belonging objectives

Talent Acquisition Enablement & Operations

• Oversee talent acquisition technologies, tools, systems, governance, and operational programs that improve recruiter productivity and hiring effectiveness
• Develop frameworks, standards, and best practices that create consistency and scalability across the recruiting lifecycle
• Ensure effective vendor management, including recruitment agencies, executive search firms, talent intelligence providers, and recruiting technologies
• Drive employer brand initiatives and external talent attraction strategies to strengthen Equinix's market position as an employer of choice

Market Intelligence & Data-Driven Insights

• Leverage market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and workforce analytics to inform talent acquisition strategies and executive decision-making
• Provide meaningful talent insights, recruiting metrics, and labor market trends to business leaders and People Team stakeholders
• Analyze organizational capability needs, recruiting performance, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and risks
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure achievement of hiring, diversity, productivity, quality, and candidate experience goals
• Share external benchmarks and industry best practices to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness and organizational competitiveness

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Integrated Talent Solutions leaders and professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Manage all aspects of people leadership, including performance management, compensation decisions, talent reviews, workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning
• Build a high-performing, inclusive recruiting organization through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, or related disciplines
• Significant experience leading global talent acquisition organizations within complex, matrixed, multinational environments
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise talent acquisition strategies at scale
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams across multiple regions and cultures
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategies to organizational outcomes
• Expertise utilizing data, analytics, and market intelligence to drive strategic decisions
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, digital capability building, and large-scale workforce planning initiatives
• Experience leading talent acquisition enablement programs, recruiting technologies and process transformation initiatives
• Experience navigating internal mobility, early-career talent, internships/apprenticeships, workforce pipelines, talent marketplace/build strategies, and alternative talent channels

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 205,000 - 308,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 206,000 - 308,000 CAD / 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.

Canada Core Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
- Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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 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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.