Senior Director, M&A

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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.

The People M&A Leader will oversee and lead the People functions Merger & Acquisition + Emerging Market team and is the strategic partner to the business and deal teams by shaping M&A and divestiture strategies through a people and culture lens. The M&A HR Leader ensures workforce insights influence deal decisions, drives value realization beyond financials, and safeguards business continuity, culture, leadership, and talent outcomes.

They will 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 to align people‑related integration plans with organizational goals.

• Influence transaction strategy: shape the structure of deals, drive early people‑related due diligence, advise on post‑close leadership operating models, assess talent flight risk and leader engagement, and translate workforce implications into clear business trade‑offs.
• Strategy development & execution: define the overall strategy, approach, and standards for HR M&A activities; lead end‑to‑end HR strategy and execution for all M&A transactions; define strategies for establishing operations in emerging markets.
• Team resourcing: oversee a flexible team of M&A specialists, set performance expectations, track KPIs, foster accountability, and ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery of services with employee satisfaction.
• Program management oversight & execution (integration/separation): drive regional program management, partner with COEs, develop risk assessments and mitigation strategies from an HR lens.
• Stakeholder management: partner with business, Corp Dev, Finance, Legal, and TPT CoEs to factor people‑related risks and costs into deal negotiations and valuations.
• Escalation management & brand protection: serve as the primary escalation point for HR‑related issues during transaction execution and represent the people function at the enterprise M&A working group.
• Emerging market operations: transition new markets to the global operating model and manage delivery of services to emerging markets until stabilized.

• Significant experience in HR leadership roles managing large‑scale M&A, divestitures, and integration transactions.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end HR practices, including compensation, benefits, talent management, HR data & technology.
• Familiarity with legal, financial, and operational aspects of M&A from a people perspective.
• Track record of successfully leading cross‑functional, multi‑geography integration teams.

• Leadership: inspire, empower, motivate, and guide a diverse team; foster collaboration and high‑performance culture.
• Agility: navigate complex, fast‑changing deal environments, thrive under pressure, and maintain disciplined planning and governance.
• Project management: manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Collaboration:
  
  build trust across HR, other functions, and external stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness: bridge cultures, engage leaders, and create a unified employee experience.
• Commercial HR acumen: understand deal economics and translate people dynamics into business impact.

United States
- Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 200, USD / Annual

Canada
- Toronto Office TRO : 202, CAD / Annual

Benefits include health, life, disability, voluntary plans, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee assistance…