At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Join the People Solutions team, as Sr. HR Business Partner, providing consultation to senior leaders on the Global Ops Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the talent strategies required to execute the functional priorities that result in business value and impact. In addition, you will partner with the business to execute and realize the goals of our people strategy in support of delivering sustained impact in attracting, engaging and developing our workforce.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are looking to be a part of a team that is developing exciting new programs and processes and are eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Partnership with Global Ops Services senior leaders to deliver a coherent, game changing talent strategy

• Pro-actively own the strategic functional-level people agenda for the respective function in alignment to the group strategy, and engage as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to the senior leaders for mid to long term planning
• Partner with senior leaders to advance annual business strategies through a multi-faceted people strategy and plans including workforce planning, succession planning, M&A etc.
• Diagnose organizational design and effectiveness gaps and implement associated actions to mitigate risks
• Drive and execute on key global talent and people solutions priorities
• Execute the phases of WD’s integrated talent management process; own and drive expected outcomes for the function
• Execute on our key rewards, engagement and retention programs
• Drive key talent metrics focus, reporting impact/gaps and mitigating actions
• Act as steward of the People Solutions model
• In partnership with ER, ensure a healthy org to mitigate any compliance/management risks
• Act as a Culture Steward and Leadership Coach
• Champions WD values and knows how to integrate this into every aspect of talent/org initiatives
• Assess, develop, and coach senior leadership teams to drive high performance and potential
• Strong capability in change management initiatives with a focus on culture, leadership capabilities, and engagement
• Analyze external and internal trends and conduct regular, inclusive listening sessions to develop data-driven insights to drive optimal employee engagement and experience
• Amplify and extend DE&I into all talent programs across the employee life cycle, in alignment with enterprise focus
• Act as an early warning signal for senior leaders and the People Solutions leadership team; respond as needed to global or local crises affecting WD employees
• Collaborates across Teams and Stakeholders
• Works collaboratively across multiple teams/COEs to optimize and balance function objectives
• Effectively prioritizes work within available resources

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with relevant certification preferred
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources or People Organization
• Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating strategic initiatives with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Solid commercial acumen, understands competitor and industry dynamics, and how the business operates
• Exercises a global mindset and approaches differences with curiosity; experience working and navigating globally preferred
• Conducts diagnostics, develops strategies and implements solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Facilitates transformation and change by helping the company and individuals accept and embrace change in a way that positively shapes the future
• Prioritizes delivering company imperatives while balancing the goals of one's own organizational imperatives
• Approaches problems from a systems perspective by defining connections and interdependencies, and understands how decisions have systematic consequences
• Gathers insights and data to help leaders and teams make effective decisions that drives the right outcomes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills (including presentation skills) across levels, with an ability to persuade and influence, and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment
• Agile and continuous learner with personal resilience and an ability to deal with ambiguity
• Goal-oriented, proactive, resourceful, accountable and passionate about driving results

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.