Director, People Strategy and Planning

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 Equinix is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming its culture, and operating norms and The People Team is undergoing our own Transformation. We are seeking an experienced HR Strategic Planning Director to join our team at Equinix. This role is ideal for someone who is a builder, wants to help shape the future, and is willing to be vulnerable in recognizing that our progress will not be linear. Reporting to the VP of HR Strategy, this role will build and lead a 5-person team. The Director, People Strategic Planning is accountable for end-to-end enterprise people strategy orchestration, ensuring tight integration within the People Strategy team; the People Leadership Team and their reports; HRBPs; Corporate Strategy and Finance. This role translates long-term business strategy into cohesive workforce priorities, investment decisions, and execution rhythms, ensuring leaders have a clear, integrated view of where the organization is going, what workforce it needs, and how progress is tracked. The Director of People Strategic Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and execution of People Function's strategy as well as Enterprise Strategic Workforce Planning. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of priorities. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry and enjoy a competitive package, extraordinary benefits, and a creative and diverse work environment. Responsibilities Enterprise People & Workforce Strategy Integration Own the integration and coherence of the enterprise People Strategy and Workforce Strategy, ensuring alignment to 3-5 year business priorities Serve as the custodian of strategic narrative and plan, connecting people priorities, workforce capacity, skills, and investments into a single view Author and facilitate the development of our People Strategy document and refresh components of the strategy as needed Ensure clear articulation of tradeoffs, risks, and strategic choices related to workforce and talent External Trends, Research & Future of Work Ensure the organization maintains a strong external POV on workforce trends, AI, skills evolution, and labor market dynamics Guide synthesis of internal insights (eSat, attrition, org shifts) with external research to inform strategy evolution Champion forward-looking thinking without losing execution discipline Strategic Workforce Planning Oversight Provide senior leadership and direction across SWP Strategy and SWP Operations, ensuring strong linkage between: Strategic intent and future-of-work assumptions; Workforce scenario planning and modelling Ensure SWP outputs are decision-relevant, scalable, and trusted by executive leadership Governance, Planning Rhythms & Investment Alignment Oversee People Team planning and governance mechanisms, including QBR rhythms, roadmap tracking, and enterprise workforce planning cycles Guide strategic investment prioritization and resource allocation recommendations in partnership with Finance and People leadership (without owning cost centers) Ensure consistent standards for planning quality, accountability, and follow-through across teams Executive, C-Suite & Board Engagement Accountable for executive-rea