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Job Summary
The HR Strategic planning team leader drives the development, governance, and monitoring of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives. The individual serves as a critical integrator across Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), Workforce Insights and Strategic Program Management capabilities, ensuring that all three teams within the People Strategy Team are effectively working together. This individual is also leading two resources (Sr. Analyst and Manager level) in management of TPT rhythms and engaging in thought leadership by analyzing Equinix and its People Team’s strategy and conducting external research to determine where/how we need to evolve.

Responsibilities

People Strategy and Leading Practice Research

• Drive the development of the People Strategy and monitor progress against the strategy

• Assess progress of People Strategy, Enterprise workforce needs and Functional talent plans to develop a POV input to development of People Strategy

• Develop and manage governance frameworks for strategic people team investments and resource allocation decisions

• Accountable for storyboarding and leading team to prepare executive presentations including, Board materials that articulate the People Strategy, investment priorities, risks, and outcomes

• Keep a pulse on external HR trends and develop white papers that push TPTs agenda forward

Planning and Budgeting

• Partner closely with TPT practice leaders to develop and execute short and long-term TPT strategies​

• Manage TPT’s domain area review process in alignment with People Strategy ​

• Oversee tracking, performance monitoring and strategic allocation of TPT's ~$100MM budget in partnership with Finance and TPT leaders.Develop recommendations throughout the year on allocation of strategic reserve funds to align with People Strategy Priorities 

TPT Roadmap & Governance

• Maintain and monitor People Team’s strategic roadmap and assess progress

• Oversee MBR and QBR rhythms for the people team to regularly monitor progress against plan

Strategy Team Integration

• Operate as strategic integrator across People Strategy team’s capability areas including Strategic Planning, Workforce Insights and, Strategic Workforce Planning and Strategic Program Management teams

• Lead ad-hoc programs and projects that require cross team integration

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• 7+ years in HR strategy, program management, business partnering, consulting or related fields

• Demonstrated success in designing people solutions that drive business and talent outcomes

• Extensive experience developing executive‑ready deliverables and presenting/facilitating to senior leadership teams

• Experience working in complex, matrixed organisations and managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, change management, and enabling data-driven decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., HR, Business, I/O Psychology, Analytics); Master’s degree preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic and analytical thinker, able to solve complex business problems with data

• Exceptional storytelling and data visualisation skills to influence decisions

• Executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders

• Influence decisions with senior-level stakeholders

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Collaborative, customer-oriented, and adept at driving change across teams

• Commitment to inclusive leadership and collaboration in all aspects of work

This posting is a new position within our organization.

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139,000 - 209,000 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.

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.

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