HR Business Advisor

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Equinix
London
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
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4 days ago
Job description

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 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 career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 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 career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.

HR Business Advisor

Job Summary

At Equinix we believe that our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create the Magic of Equinix. They share a passion for winning and put the customer at the centre of everything they do.

We are known for our high-reaching culture, as defined by our Core Values and by our commitment to provide a truly amazing future. We want to “Wow!” not only our customers, but our employees.

We're looking for a smart, forward-thinking problem solver with prior experience of supporting managers on a day to day basis and supporting the implementation of organisational changes in the Netherlands to join our extraordinary HR Business Advisory team.

The HR Advisory Team is responsible for employee relations, supporting managers in performance management matters and the implementation of business-critical employee related change programs, restructures and services.

Bringing knowledge of helping managers navigate the employment practices and legislation in multiple markets, this position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment, being a standout colleague with validated abilities to multi-task. Exceptional communication, influencing and people skills are a core requirement.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations Strategy

  • Contributes to the strategy for the overall EMEA HR Advisory function.

  • Translates EMEA Advisory strategy and approaches into deliverables and activities for relevant area of responsibility.

  • Partners with 'local' HRBP Director(s) /Partner(s) to align and agree on support delivery plans for designated area.

  • Uses insight gained from employee case data and internal surveys to make recommendations for changes/inclusion to strategy

ER case resolution

  • Act as the Employee relations subject matter expert for designated clients areas

  • Acts as an escalation point for high risk ER cases, escalating as required.

  • Support managers on complex and escalated HR issues ensuring brought to an acceptable outcome in line with our values

Leadership Coaching

  • Advise and coaches senior leaders to deliver team and individual performance helping them to make the right employee relations decisions in line with Equinix values and operating norms

Business project support

  • Provide HR Business Advisory leadership and advice on people related change projects e.g. Restructures, Changes to T&C's, Acquisitions etc.

  • Responsible for the detailed planning of the people elements of change, generating associated material/ correspondence required to support business change projects

  • Conduct individual and group consultations where required as part of the change.

  • participate in Multi functional or HR group projects – providing HR Business Advisory functional input

Employee Relations Policy and Process

  • Responsible for ensuring that our People policies are legally compliant and fit for purpose in the allocated geographical area

  • work with corresponding HRSS leads for designated areas to review fit for purpose and gaps in policies and associated guidance materials to ensure they are facilitating move to Tier 0 and Tier 1 resolution

Data and Analysis

  • Accountable for the HRBA related data collection and reporting process

  • Conducts analysis and case reviews to share learnings and trends with HR leadership and senior leaders across the business

  • Provides data and insights to recommend process improvements, training for managers, or other strategies to mitigate key trends

Qualifications

  • Must have Degree level qualification in HR or relevant Business Studies.

  • Extensive HR experience supporting fast paced multi-jurisdictional client areas, which MUST include both corporate and operational workforce client groups

  • Must have experience of providing HR support for a multinational

  • Strong ER experience – demonstrating coaching up to senior managers / Director level on complex cases

  • Experience of working with non Netherlands based leadership and advising / coaching on people practices and approaches.

  • Strong project Management experience of HR change programmes

  • Experience of managing pending and actual employment litigation cases in partnership with internal or external legal advisors.

  • Experience of leading and delivering HR elements of organisational restructures

  • Languages, Fluent business English essential. arabic desirable

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 this form .

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 this form .

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.

About Us

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.

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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 this form .

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