Director of Belonging & Business Enablement

Overview

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 Director of Belonging & Business Enablement will lead the activation of belonging for all employees through a consultative approach grounded in The People Team (TPT) Functional Partner Team (FPT) model. This leader will collaborate across Community & Belonging (C&B) and TPT to foster an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace culture anchored in Equinix’s values. The role is responsible for embedding inclusive principles into policies and processes across Equinix, driving systemic change, and ensuring every employee feels seen, heard, and valued—reinforcing our north star of Belonging for All.

• People Leadership
  • Set functional and developmental priorities for team members
  • Model inclusive leadership by providing clarity during ambiguity, demonstrating empathy, and fostering collaboration across regions and functions
  • Coach teams using consultative tools and frameworks that simplify business engagement with C&B offerings
• Belonging & Culture
  • Lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategy to embed Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DIBA) across the organization, aligned with core values and business priorities
  • Partner with FPT leads to integrate C&B principles into talent strategies and plans, ensuring cohesion, equity, and sustained impact
  • Champion initiatives that foster psychological safety, inclusive behaviors, and a deep sense of belonging across all levels
  • Support and amplify Equinix's Employee Resource Groups (EECN) and We Are Equinix (WRE) employee engagement networks to elevate employee voice and community building
• Accessibility & Disparate Experiences
  • Ensure workplace policies, systems, environments, and experiences are inclusive and accessible to all employees, including those with disabilities
  • Collaborate with Facilities, IT, Legal, and cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and drive innovation in accessibility and inclusive design
  • Advise and consult business leaders on embedding accessibility and equity into processes and practices, ensuring systemic inclusion across the enterprise
• Data & Insights
  • Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify gaps, highlight disparate employee experiences, and inform strategic decision-making
  • Continuously review dashboards to drive actions through the C&B Diagnostic Plan, integrated with enterprise talent strategy
  • Define, track, and report KPIs for engagement and belonging, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to leadership
• Embed Belonging into Talent Strategy & People Priorities
  • Align the C&B Diagnostic Plan with functional Talent Strategies using the FPT model, ensuring belonging principles are embedded into core processes
  • Simplify adoption of C&B offerings by integrating equity and inclusion into People Team priorities—Job Architecture, ITS Modernization, Manager Effectiveness, and Digital University—to build future-ready teams
• Stakeholder Management
  • Partner across C&B, TPT (especially People Solutions/COE), Sustainability, Corporate Real Estate, Business Operations, and other key functions to embed C&B principles into policies and processes
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with global, regional, and local leaders, fostering trust and alignment across teams and maintaining strong peer partnerships
  • Actively participate in program governance to ensure alignment, drive synergies, and maximize impact across all C&B initiatives
• Risk Management
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and collaborate on councils as needed; encourage lateral…