Sr. HR Business Partner

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.

• Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to designated executives
• Actively participates with business leaders, developing deep connections, to plan and execute effective business strategies that create tangible business value
• Leverages deep understanding of the business to translate business plans into clear business-focused talent, engagement, and organization strategies that achieve business outcomes
• Ensures strong execution of identified people strategies using an enterprise mindset that balances the business needs with company-wide priorities and initiatives 
• Drives the organization talent agenda and provides clear leadership on talent management, including assessing, developing, coaching, and mentoring critical executive talent as part of implementing the company-wide talent management processes
• Actively engages with business leaders to ensure organization effectiveness and optimal organization design
• Provides change management counsel and support
• Partners with executives on executive hiring and reward decisions
• Proactively partners and collaborates across the global HR organization, serving as the voice of the business to global HR initiatives and providing thought leadership and a solution-oriented mindset to optimize the business value of the HR function
• Implements and administers HR programs and services (Annual Compensation Review, Short term and Long term Incentive planning, performance management process, Talent Review process, etc.)
• Global perspective (client groups located in different countries)   
• Actively seeks out self-development
• Exhibits and promotes company values

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with Master degree or relevant certification preferred
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources or relevant experience
• Experience supporting high-tech industries
• Experience supporting global clients and navigating in a global workforce
• Experience leading transformation and implementing change management practices
• Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating large scale strategic initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills (including presentation skills) across levels, with an ability to persuade and influence
• Counseling and coaching skills
• Goal-oriented, proactive, accountable and passionate about driving results
• An agile and continuous learner with personal resilience and an ability to deal with ambiguity
• Able to perform substantive analysis regarding complex issues and recommend feasible solutions
• Able to partner with, build relationships and effectively influence and coach senior management
• Experience creating and maintaining collaborative and consultative business partnerships with senior management, HR business partners, and HR colleagues
• A breadth of knowledge in employee relations, organizational development, compensation, staffing,  and training
• Grasps business fundamentals; sound business acumen
• Seeks to understand the business and client challenges, strengths, and needs
• Ability to facilitate
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work to deadlines, often with short notice, while successfully managing multiple business-driven and corporate initiative

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 [email protected] 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.