Senior Director, HR Transformation and Programmes
Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That's why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions.

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more optimally. We hire hardworking people who grow with solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it's our authentic, low ego, gritty people who build The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.

The HR Transformation Programme Senior Director will drive & support the delivery of the programme strategy and planning and will lead the HR organization to deliver innovative change and transformation initiatives that will create a world class employee experience. This role reports directly to the VP of Global HR Operations & Strategy and will partner with all HR centers of excellence to keep apprised of priorities and alignment.

Roles & Responsibilities
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Works with the business sponsors to identify the programme vision, deliverables/objectives and design principles.
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Creates the case for change through working with the business to identify the key business drivers and the change that is required within the HR function
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Manages the programmes budget and costs and keeps track of the benefits to the business.
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Directs and leads the HR Transformation and other HR Programmes to deliver the agreed outcomes.
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Shapes, defines and maintains the overall approach and methodology and develops the programme roadmap and ensures that the sequencing and timing of the phases are fit for purpose and capable of delivering the outcomes.
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Accountability for ensuring that all HR Programmes have a robust project plan and that they are able to deliver the key milestones in a timely manner within budget.
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Works closely with the business owners to engage with senior stakeholders, HR, leaders, line managers, employees, and external stakeholders (as appropriate) to obtain buy in to the vision, deliverables, and case for change.
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Resources HR Programme as required by business owners by identifying experts and specialists both internally and externally and ensures that all the work streams have the skills, and expertise to deliver the milestones.
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Accountable for delivering all HR programmes and has responsibility for the HR Programme Management Office ensuring that the appropriate level of governance is applied to ensure successful delivery to the business.

Qualifications
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5+ years of previous experience directing/leading HR Transformation programmes, including shared support workstreams and dedicated project teams, delivering an integrated programme of work across the HR COEs.
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Experience of developing Global standardised HR Processes and their re-engineering/design within recognised industry standards (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).
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Experience of delivering change using Agile methodologies.
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Experience implementing HR ERP systems (Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle etc.) and managing HR Systems work streams to build and configure systems around new service and process requirements.
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Strong understanding of HR Operating Models and Organisational Design methodology, the development of design principles, governance, structure, integrators and performance measures.
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Experience in successfully leading and embedding a major change programme and designing and implementing a change and communications plan.
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Experience planning and managing consultation exercises and managing the people implications of an HR Transformation programme (as-is activity analysis, redundancies, assessment, outplacement etc.).
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Experience planning and leading the transition from as-is to to-be for people, process, and technology.
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Strong programme management skills, including operating within structured PM disciplines e.g. developing terms of reference, high level milestones, detailed project planning, and management of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

Competencies
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High levels of EQ, high empathy
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Ability to listen and enquire and engage with stakeholders and build trust
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Highly collaborative and the ability to adopt a 'Work With' mentality
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Ability to work in an agile, pragmatic way with minimal structure

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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