VP, People Messaging

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

The role will require an individual to create an employee messaging/communications strategy, to enable organizational-wide business and culture transformation internally, while building an external employee brand presence.

Equinix is looking for a Vice President, People Messaging and Talent Marketing to join our Global Organizational and Talent team. The ideal candidate will be a member of our leadership team, steering internal people-related strategic communications globally. This pivotal role is instrumental in advancing the success of the Platform Strategy, Transformation Office endeavours, establishing the narrative to support Equinix to evolve being an industry leading employment brand externally and enhancing the overall employee promise and experience at Equinix. 

As a Data Center services and software company navigating substantial change and transformation, we seek a visionary and dynamic leader. This individual will adeptly convey our vision, mission, values, and strategic goals to internal and external stakeholders, inspiring them to embrace and actively support the culture and business transformation by providing context for the scope of the change. The translation of our strategy into a shared understanding among every member of our employee base is a critical outcome. 

The Vice President, People Messaging and Talent Marketing will take charge of formulating and executing a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy aligned with our business objectives, brand identity, and change/transformation agenda. Responsibilities include crafting a compelling narrative for the change and ensuring consistency in all communication and change efforts across the organization. 

Working closely with the CEO, Executive Staff, HR, Brand and Marketing teams, the selected candidate will spearhead an executive communications strategy highlighting Equinix's thought leadership, innovation, and the outcomes of the ongoing transformation. In addition, coaching and advising executives on effective communication approaches and best practices will be a key aspect of the role. The role works to establish a strong HR brand and employee value proposition that will entice talent who might not yet recognize Equinix to be their employer or choice. 

The role leads a team of communication and talent marketing professionals, the successful candidate will handle multiple complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Utilizing innovative communication and change methods and building an integrated multi-channel engagement platform to connect and reinforce key messages will be essential for engaging and influencing our diverse global audience. A persuasive and compelling external employer brand with associated Employee Value Proposition, aligned with the Brand evolution is a product of this role.

In building and sustaining an effective employer value proposition, the successful candidate will create associated marketing materials to attract, retain, and motivate talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence internally that reflects the Brand promise. The role will build the external employee related brand to reflect the culture of Equinix, Magic and HR practice as an essential element of the external people related brand.

If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for driving transformative change and possess the communication expertise to inspire a global workforce, we invite you to join Equinix on this exciting journey. Collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry to thrive in a creative and diverse work environment. If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team and break new ground in organizational and talent development, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity at Equinix 

Responsibilities  

Develop and implement a strategic, integrated, and consistent messaging and talent marketing strategy that supports our business objectives, and brand identity for the Platform Strategy and supports the Transformation Office (TRO) and HR teams in executing that strategy

Develop an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that sets the tone for the employee experience at Equinix and steers the development of marketing and other material for talent acquisition

Integrate and coordinate all communication and employee messaging efforts across the organization, and ensure alignment and consistency with Brand, tone of voice and clarity of understanding in the context of one narrative for the organization

Work closely with the CEO, other executives at Estaff and Global Leadership levels (VP+s) to create and execute an executive communications strategy that highlights our thought leadership, innovation, and impact and translates strategy to local practice and understanding in a consistent way

Build an external brand for the CHRO, the HR function 

Ensure that people related policy (HR / other people related functions) and processes reflects the right tone of voice consistent with narrative and brand aspirations 

Coach executives (CEO / Estaff) to ensure personal executive delivery is on brand, on narrative and on message in a consistent way

Anticipate and understand key organizational moments and advise and implement tactics that support these in the context of an overall narrative for a consistent and cohesive approach

Coach and drive across multiple forums on effective communication approaches and best practices leveraging storytelling, internal social media and use an experience design approach that reflects emergent best practices in leveraging technology and highlight an integrated multi-channel communications platform and approach 

Lead, manage, and develop a team of professionals, and oversee multiple and complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment – be inspiring – be a role model of the narrative and associated behaviors. Ensure all actions always reflect the best of Equinix Values

Build and maintain an effective employer value proposition that attracts, retains, and motivates our talent, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Create an effective marketing strategy so that Equinix is seen as destination of choice for talent that might not otherwise choose Equinix, through close partnership with colleagues

Build an external facing HR communications strategy that builds the Brand externally with the aspiration of positioning Equinix as a historically significant company over the long-term horizons

Navigate flawless execution through a disciplined program management approach across multiple departments and agenda

Build a meaningful lead generation execution engine to complement Business demand in key areas

Qualifications  

Knowledge and Experience 

Demonstrated ability to leverage leading-edge communication and change methods, including social and internal media, to engage and influence diverse and global audiences

Demonstrated experience building Employee Value Proposition and Talent Brands that differentiates company from an ROI (Return on Investment) and Brand recognition perspective

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field 

10+ years of experience in communication and change management, preferably in the software or technology industry 

Proven record of accomplishment of developing and implementing successful communication and change strategies and campaigns and delivering measurable results

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with senior leaders, employees, customers, partners, media, and other stakeholders, using various channels and platforms

Demonstrated ability to build and manage a high-performance team and oversee multiple and complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain an effective employer value proposition that attracts, retains, and motivates talent, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation and storytelling skills

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically and creatively

Media savvy, and up to date with the latest trends and best practices in communication and change

Passionate about our vision, mission, values, and goals, and committed to driving the change and transformation of our organization

Skills and Attributes 

Strategic Vision: ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the organization's communication and change efforts

Strong Leadership: guide and inspire a team of communication and change professionals

Change Management Expertise: navigate organizational transitions smoothly

Effective Communication Skills: convey complex messages clearly to both internal and external stakeholders is crucial for success

Strategic Thinking: ensure our strategic thinking aligns to our communication efforts with broader business objectives

Systems Thinking: explore and develop effective action in complex contexts, enabling systems, business transformation and culture change

Ability to build strong relationships with executives, department heads, and team members: collaboration is key for successful implementation of communication strategies and change initiatives

Innovative Thinking: possess creativity and innovation in developing new and effective communication methods

Data Analysis: skilled in analyzing data to measure the effectiveness of communication and change initiatives

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .