Senior Director of People M&A

Join Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, as the Senior Director of People M&A. In this strategic role, you will oversee the People functions for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that workforce insights influence deal decisions and drive value realization. You will lead the end-to-end HR strategy and execution for all M&A transactions, manage a dedicated People M&A delivery team, and partner closely with all People teams and business leaders. This is a high-impact position that requires a proven track record in HR leadership roles, strong project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-changing deal environments.

• Oversee and lead the People functions Merger & Acquisition + Emerging Market team, shaping M&A and divestiture strategies through a people and culture lens.
• Ensure seamless strategy and execution across the full deal lifecycle – from due diligence to integration or separation to stabilizing post-event – while safeguarding employee experience.
• Manage a dedicated People M&A delivery team, scaling resources up or down based on deal flow and priorities, and partner closely with all People teams and business leaders.
• A significant number of years of proven experience in HR Leadership roles managing large-scale M&A, divestitures, & integration transactions
• Strong understanding of end-to-end HR practices, including compensation, benefits, talent management, and HR data & technology
• Track record of successfully leading cross-functional, multi-geography integration teams
• Familiarity with legal, financial, and operation aspects of M&A from a people perspective
• Influential collaborator and relationship builder who builds trust and works effectively across HR, other functions, and external stakeholders
• Collaboration
• Detail Oriented & Organized
• Commercial HR Acumen
• Cultural Awareness
• Navigating Complexity
• Ability to bridge cultures, engage leaders, and create a unified employee experience
• Thrives under pressure and in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations
• Utilizes high discretion, professionalism, and has a strong ethical compass
• Project Management Skills
• Understands deal economics and translates people dynamics into business impact
• Disciplined approach to planning, governance, and delivery, ensuring deals close on time and integration goals are met
• Fosters a collaborative, continuous improvement and high-performance culture that is continuously building capability
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence
• Agility
• The ability to inspire, empower, motivate, and guide a diverse team
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to see the big picture while navigating complex, fast-changing deal environments
• Drive alignment between HR and other functions on priorities
• Ability to hold teams accountable for results, while balancing efficiency and empathy