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Senior HR Business Advisor

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 27 countries spanning five continents.  

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. 

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Business Advisor to partner with the business and HR Business Partners in support of implementation of HR Products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business and HR Business Partners in support of implementation of HR products and solutions.
• Advise, coach & develop managers in the management of employee matters - employee performance, conduct case and concerns (grievances), terminations.
• Develop guides & training packs to support the upskilling of managers in handling of employee related matter.
• Builds relationships with other HR teams (such as talent management, talent acquisition, rewards, HR advisory and HRS).
• Assists with HR project management and employee level execution for transformation projects and organizational changes.
• Carries out HR programs, including but not limited to: Performance, Rewards, and Trainings for the organization.
• Provides support for integrations as needed.
• Manage low complexity employee investigations or inquiries.
• Lead on the end-to-end execution of org or terms and condition changes for designated client area Assess employee performance and culture challenges or development needs, recommend solutions, and mentor managers on efficiency.
• Communicate and mentor managers in team effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with the business and serve as key lead on reporting, analysis and insights as key HR programs are implemented, such as our pay and performance review process and employee engagement survey.
• Support transformation projects and organizational changes with data analysis, project management and execution of implementation plans with leaders and employees.
• Deliver thorough data analysis and reporting solutions to guide decision-making.
• Guide on-boarding and off-boarding; identify strategic workforce trends.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in HR preferred (PHR, SPHR).
• 5+ years HR generalist experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related business field preferred.
• Wide-ranging HR background required– demonstrable experience leading sophisticated situations, creative problem-solving and strong influencing skills in a matrixed environment. Must have outstanding judgement and discretion.
• Strong employee relations experience with issues specific to performance management and leaves of absence.
• Mentoring and counseling at manager and employee level experience required.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, demonstrating effective listening, probing and investigatory skills with the ability to synthesize data, identify root problems/causes, and recommend actions to resolution in partnership with Legal.
• Proven track record of building positive relationships, based on trust and credibility, both within the Business and HR.
• Ability to lead and make decisions independently is expected.
• Experience supporting multiple organizations and HR partners preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines, run shifting priorities with a sense of urgency and ability to work under tight deadlines is needed.
• Project management skills and superior organization skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• User level knowledge of HR Systems is essential – Workday experience a plus.
• Facilitation skills desired.

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.

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 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.