Director, Global Executive Talent Acquisition

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Job Summary

As Director Global Executive Talent Acquisition you will lead our Global Executive Talent Acquisition (GETA) team and the day-to-day delivery of executive search for VPSVPand selected C-suite appointments around the world. From search strategy through offer close you will set a consistent standard forrigor pace candidatecareand stakeholder confidence.

This is a visible globalpeopleleadership role for someone who combines the craft of executive search with the discipline of building a high-performingprogram. You will coach experienced recruiters orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder searches create durable executive talentpipelinesin partnership with succession planning and use insight to help senior leaders make better-informed hiring decisions.

You will report to the Senior Director Talent Marketplace whoretainsaccountability for executive hiring strategy. You will translate that strategy into exceptional execution leading through a collaborative multi-stakeholder model and ensuring the team can deliver consistently without dependence on any single executive relationship.

Why this role matters

• Shape leadership: Help Equinixidentifyand engagethe executiveswho can deliver critical business priorities

• Build lasting capability: Create a global executive search engine that becomes strongerfasterand more insightful with every mandate

• Lead through influence: Partner with senior executives HRleadersand specialist teams across a complex global organisation

• Build the capability engine: Equinix is scaling its leadership bench at the very moment digital infrastructure is being redefined. Executive hiring is moving from reactive search to a genuine capability engine - one that weighs internal succession mobility and external hire as equal routes to strength. You are joining at the point of inflection with a mandate to build that engine not inherit one

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global coach and performance-manage the GETA team creating clear expectations strong operating rhythms thoughtful capacityplanningand meaningful career pathways for senior practitioners

• Deliver executive search with day-to-day delivery for VPSVPand selected C-suite searches globally from intake and success profile through assessment selection and offer close

• Raise the bar on search recruiters hands-on in market mapping outreach assessment candidatecareand senior stakeholder management while embedding consistent standards across active searches

• Partner at the highest senior hiring executives people businesspartnersand hiring managers toalign onoutcomes interview plansdecisionsand risks and provide clear reporting on the executive hiring portfolio

• Build the talent pipeline before it is a current view of executive talent pools across priority capabilitiescompetitorsand adjacent sectors and convert intelligence into repeatable pipeline and outreach plans

• Turn market insight into better with Talent Intelligence and Total Rewards to bring external talent availability and compensation context into searches before assumptions become constraints

• Own governancecontrolsand candidate disciplined search governance high-quality documentation and an executive candidate experience that reflects the Equinix brand

• Make smart build-versus-buy executive search partners andprogramspend using external firms selectively where they add distinctive value while strengthening internal delivery over time

• Measure what GETA reporting across time-to-slate cycle time quality signals offer acceptance internal movement margin assurance cost-per-hireand partner spend

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in talent acquistion

• Significant experienceleading executive search executive talent acquisition or comparable global talent programmes in a complex matrixedorganisation ideally combined with experience at a global external search firm

• A strong record of leading coaching and developing experienced executive recruiters or senior talent practitioners across multiple markets (AMERs EMEA APAC)

• Deepexpertisein executive search delivery including search strategy and qualification market mapping pipeline cultivation assessment selection offer management and executive candidate care

• The judgement and presence to partner credibly with VP SVP and C-suite stakeholders while creating alignment across business leaders People teampartnersand specialist teams

• Experience building executive talent pipelines across multiple functions and converting market intelligence into practical sourcing / supply and hiring strategies

• Commercial discipline in managing search partnersprogrammebudgets cost-per-hireand build-versus-buy decisions

• Confidence using datadashboardsand quality signals to improve delivery expose risk and inform senior-level decisions

• A leadership style grounded in care excellence accountability inclusioncandor and adaptability

What success looks like

You will create a globally consistent executive search operation that senior leaders trust candidatesrespectand recruiters are proud to be part of. Success will be visible in:

• Faster more predictable search delivery against agreedprogramtargets

• High-quality executive slates bringing diverse candidate archetypes industries and domains together with a deliberate balance of internal delivery and external partner support

• Strong offer acceptance disciplined cost-per-hireand well-managed vendor investment

• Confidence from hiring executives people businesspartnersand candidates in the quality of the process and partnership

• Growth in recruiter capabilityengagementand coverage of global executive hiring demand

• Lower key-person dependency through resilient relationships repeatablepracticesand transparent governance

The person who will thrive here:

You are both a leader of people and a practitioner of the craft. You can move comfortably from coaching a recruiter through a difficult search to helping a senior executive define what success truly requires. You bring structure without bureaucracy pace without compromising judgement and confidence without losing curiosity. Most importantly you believe executive hiring should leave theorganisationstronger not simply the vacancy filled. This is not a role for someone who wants a settled machine. You will build standards where some dont yet exist influence senior leaders who wont always agree and hold pace and quality together under real pressure.

What we offer a leader like you:

• Direct line of sight to the VP Integrated Talent Solutions SVP Org & Talent Chief People Officer business unit leaders and the Boards talent agenda

• A genuine seat in shaping the Talent Marketplace strategy not just executing it

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154000 - 232000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177000 - 265000 USD / 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 Equinixs 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 were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll 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.

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