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People Strategy Senior Manager

Equinix


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who are we

Equinix is the worlds 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 work across teams influence key decisions and help shape the path forward. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

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 acrossStrategic 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 TPT rhythms and engaging in thought leadership by analyzing Equinix and its People Teams 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 Strategyinvestment 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 TPTs domain area review process in alignment with People Strategy

  • Oversee tracking performance monitoring and strategic allocation of TPTs $100MM budget in partnership with Finance and TPT recommendations throughout the year on allocation of strategic reserve funds to align with People Strategy Priorities

TPT Roadmap & Governance

  • Maintain and monitor People Teams 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 teams 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 executiveready 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

  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. HR Business I/O Psychology Analytics); Masters 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

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139000 - 209000 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 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.

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 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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This posting is a new position within our organization.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager


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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more

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