02 Nov
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Equinix
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Toronto
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 cutting-edge 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-ma
📌 Senior Director, Integrated Talent Solutions (Toronto)
🏢 Equinix
📍 Toronto