HRBP Director, Tech & Product

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Job Summary

We are looking for an exceptional HR leader to partner with senior Technology and Product executives as they build, scale, and transform a global software and technology organization.  This is not a traditional HR role.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to technology leaders responsible for building world-class software products and platforms used around the globe. You will help shape organization strategy, accelerate leadership effectiveness, design high-performing teams, and ensure the talent needed to deliver ambitious business outcomes. 

Success in this role requires the ability to operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology innovation, and talent transformation. You are equally comfortable discussing organizational design with a senior leader, workforce planning with a finance partner, and leadership effectiveness with an executive team. 

If you thrive in complex global environments, enjoy challenging conventional thinking, and want a seat at the table where strategic business decisions are made, we'd love to meet you. 

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with senior Technology and Product leaders to shape and execute people strategies that accelerate business performance

• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and talent strategy

• Lead complex organizational transformations associated with growth, restructuring, and new operating models

• Use data, market insights, and business context to identify workforce risks and opportunities and influence executive decision making

• Drive strategies that strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, employee engagement, and culture

• Partner across Integrated Talent Solutions, Total Rewards, Workforce Insights, People Experience to deliver on the talent strategy 

• Coach executives and leadership teams through change, ambiguity, and organizational growth

• Anticipate future talent and capability needs in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, including AI-enabled ways of working

• Influence outcomes through credibility, business acumen, and strong relationships rather than formal authority

What Makes You Successful 

• You think like a business leader first and an HR leader second

• You quickly build credibility with senior executives and are viewed as a trusted advisor

• You can translate business strategy into practical talent actions

• You bring a systems-thinking mindset and understand how talent, organization design, leadership, culture, and business performance connect

• You are comfortable working through ambiguity and helping others do the same

• You challenge leaders when needed while maintaining strong partnerships

• You have a bias for action and focus on outcomes over process.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting executive leaders

• Experience supporting global Technology, Product, Engineering, Software Development, Platform, Infrastructure, AI, or R&D organizations

• Demonstrated success partnering with VP, SVP, and C-level technology leaders

• Strong experience leading organizational design, workforce transformation, and change management initiatives at scale

• Proven ability to influence complex decisions through data, insights, and business acumen

• Experience operating in a highly matrixed, global environment

• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and leadership coaching capability

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Preferred Background 

• Enterprise software 

• SaaS 

• Cloud computing 

• AI/ML organizations 

• Developer platforms 

• Infrastructure software 

• Cybersecurity 

• Data and analytics 

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 166,000 - 248,000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 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 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.

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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