People Experience Senior Specialist, Compensation & Lifecycle Operations

People Experience Senior Specialist, Lifecycle & OperationsThis role helps deliver some of the most important moments in an employee's journey, from annual pay reviews, promotions and compensation changes to job changes, reorganizations, workforce transitions and terminations.The People Experience Senior Specialist, Lifecycle & Operations combines strong operational delivery, data discipline and process improvement to ensure employee and compensation activities are completed accurately, consistently and in line with policy, legal, payroll and audit requirements.Working across People Experience, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, People Business Partners, Org Design and Advisory teams, the role manages sensitive employee and pay data, supports Workday transactions and mass updates, maintains high-quality controls, and helps improve how work is delivered through standardization, automation, AI-enabled tools and continuous improvement.Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, sound judgement, discretion, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality employee and manager experience.ResponsibilitiesCompensation Operations and Annual Pay CycleSupport the operational delivery of the Annual Pay cycle, ensuring processes, service channels, controls and hand-offs are ready and executed consistentlyReview compensation data, complete eligibility and data validation checks, and perform operational audits to identify discrepancies and support accurate cycle executionManage compensation-related escalations and enable People Advisory and digital service platforms to resolve routine queries and cases at scale, with clear guidance, escalation paths with People Solutions and other partnersOversee compensation content and knowledge management, ensuring process guidance, knowledge articles, manager resources and operational documentation remain accurate, current and accessibleMaintain and deliver training and communications to support effective execution of the compensation cycleWork with People Solutions teams to refine service delivery and enable compensation support at scale, ensuring managers have the information, tools and guidance needed to fulfil their responsibilitiesSupport digital enablement of compensation operations through self-service content, workflow improvements, automation and effective use of service management and HR technology toolsSupport lifecycle and transition processes including job changes, internal transfers, international transfers, reorganizations, reductions in force, offboarding and terminationsPrepare and validate datasets, sequencing plans, Workday actions and supporting documentation for lifecycle and transition activityExecute or support Workday transactions and mass updates, ensuring accurate employee data and downstream feeds to Payroll, Benefits and other systemsProvide clear and timely updates to employees, managers and HR stakeholders throughout lifecycle eventsIdentify risks, exceptions or data discrepancies and escalate appropriatelyManage high volumes of employee, compensation and organizational data with accuracy, confidentiality and strong attention to detailPerform data analysis, reconciliations, comparisons, variance checks and validations using Excel, Workday and reporting toolsProduce operational reporting on cycle status, spend, budget utilization, data quality, completion tracking, transition progress and service performanceMaintain audit-ready records of compensation decisions, lifecycle transactions, approvals, documentation updates and data changesSupport pay equity, pay transparency, regulatory reporting and audit activity as requiredContinuously evaluate compensation and lifecycle processes to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation and improved employee experienceLead or support process improvement initiatives using data, root cause analysis and stakeholder feedbackIdentify manual activities suitable for automation, AI enablement or workflow optimisation and support implementation of agreed solutionsMaintain and improve SOPs, work instructions, process maps, runbooks, templates, knowledge articles and manager guidanceCapture lessons learned from compensation cycles, reorganisations, RIFs, transfers and other lifecycle events, embedding improvements into future deliverySupport transition, centralisation and operating model transformation activity, including process redesign, testing, knowledge transfer and change supportPartner with Total Rewards, Compensation Partners, People Business Partners, People Solutions, Payroll, Finance, Org Design, and Policy Advisory teamsProvide timely updates on progress, risks, dependencies, data readiness and outstanding actionsSupport regional and partnership requests including off-cycle compensation activity, employee pay reviews, job grading requests and lifecycle escalationsRespond to manager, employee and HR queries accurately, professionally and within agreed service standardsCommunicate process requirements, timelines and next steps clearly for different audiencesQualificationsRequiredExperience in compensation operations, HR operations, employee lifecycle services, reward administration, finance operations or another data-intensive operational environmentExperience working with sensitive employee, pay, organisational or workforce dataStrong analytical capability, including data validation, reconciliations, reporting, modelling and problem-solvingExperience using Workday or another HR technology platformStrong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurately in time-sensitive cyclesGood judgement, discretion and confidence handling confidential informationAbility to work across multiple stakeholders and communicate clearlyExperience identifying process gaps and supporting practical improvementsPreferredExperience with Workday Advanced Compensation and mass data processingKnowledge of annual pay cycles, bonus plans, salary structures, market data or compensation governanceExperience supporting job changes, transfers, reorganisations, workforce reductions or termination activityUnderstanding of audit controls, pay equity, pay transparency, employee data privacy or regulatory reportingExperience using automation, AI-enabled tools, workflow technologies or digital process improvementThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is:United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 80,000 - 120,000 USD / AnnualOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.Equinix BenefitsAs an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.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.We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.