Human Resource Experience and Operations Consultant at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

172800.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Program Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, HR Technology Platforms, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision Making

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Company Description 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. 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™, 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. Job Description Come join the Human Resources organization as a key player in designing, enabling and implementing HR programs and solutions to our employee and leader community. In this role, you will work cross-functionally and globally. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & HR teams to understand the needs of the organization from a strategy and execution perspective. This role will serve as a strategic partner and operational leader to the Senior Director of HR Experience and Operations, ensuring the successful delivery of HR programs and initiatives. This role focuses on driving operational efficiencies, improving process excellence, and enabling seamless execution of HR strategies through effective planning, coordination, and governance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Support & Alignment Act as a trusted advisor to the senior director of HR Experience and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and prioritization. Translate HR strategy into actionable plans and ensure alignment across HR teams. Program Delivery & Execution Oversee the planning and execution of HR programs, initiatives, and projects. Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes. Operational Excellence Design and implement process flows, templates, and standard operating procedures to streamline HR operations. Identify opportunities for efficiency and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Governance & Reporting Establish governance frameworks for HR projects and programs. Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders. Team Enablement Support the HR Experience and Operations team to support resource planning, workload management, and operational prioritization. Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). 8+ years of experience in HR operations, program management, or similar leadership roles. Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and organizational dynamics. Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficiency in HR technology platforms and productivity tools. Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage multiple initiatives Core Competencies Strategic Thinking & Execution Operational Efficiency & Process Design Leadership & Influence Change Management Data-Driven Decision Making Additional Information 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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/18/2025, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-JS1 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. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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 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. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]. Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Salary Range: 129,600.00-172,800.00 Business Function: Human Resources Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, enabling, and implementing HR programs and solutions while acting as a strategic partner to the Senior Director of HR Experience and Operations. Responsibilities include overseeing HR program delivery, ensuring operational excellence, and establishing governance frameworks.