Job Description

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

We are looking for a highly collaborative individual with proven results in designing strategies and delivering actionable plans to build and sustain a World Class Culture, improve Employee Engagement and elevate the overall Employee Experience. As an articulate coach, facilitator and influencer, this individual has a strong belief in the powerful impact that engaged, motivated people at work can have on the customer experience. The Director, Employee Engagement & Culture will partner with stakeholders, leaders and employees across the organization to continue to boost employee engagement and evolve a culture aligned with the Company Mission, Vision and Values.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are looking to be a part of a team that is developing exciting new processes, and you 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. The position reports to the Vice President of Enterprise People Strategy, Development and Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Act as a trusted thought partner and executional expert to the VP, Enterprise People Strategy, Development & Culture (EPSDC) and her leadership team around Employee Engagement & Culture and strong contributor to other COE-driven enterprise programs and processes that support the employee lifecycle
* Lead, implement and manage a global Employee Listening strategy that enables employees to feel fully informed and engaged, elevates the Employee Experience and achieves the aim of the organization in becoming an Employer of Choice.
* Monitor and manage third party vendor relationships including investment, SLAs, enhancements, etc.
* Work closely with platform partner(s) in driving a listening Culture, gathering themes and trends from employee feedback, gaining deeper level of insight into Employee Experience and using these insights to make recommendations to inform the overall people strategy, employee programs & processes and internal communications
* Proactively partner and collaborate with leaders and employees across levels, functions and global geographies to achieve shared objectives
* Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders across functions and locations to ensure employees are engaged and informed no matter where they are based
* Effectively coach, facilitate and influence stakeholders across the organization
* Craft creative communications, campaigns, content and collateral that ignite passion around Employee Engagement and Culture
* Orchestrate effective change management strategies to drive adoption and communicate project progress with key stakeholders
* Be the steward of Employee Listening, Employee Engagement & Culture tools and resources and plan, monitor and measure Employee Engagement & Culture Journey progress
* Stay current on research and best practices, summarizing findings and recommendations for evolving current processes and practices
* Approach daily work with a broad, global perspective

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 10+ years of professional work experience in a global or multi-national company with an emphasis on Employee Experience, organizational effectiveness, learning & development, change management and/or Culture initiatives required
* Proven results in designing innovative strategies and delivering actionable plans to build and sustain a cohesive Culture, lift Employee Engagement and improve the overall employee experience.
* Technical prowess, including experience with employee listening/pulse platforms & tools, modern learning platforms, social media, collaboration tools and HR technology (e.g., LXP, LMS, talent management suites, people analytics)
* Strong data acumen capability in leveraging data for quality insights and decision making
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with people across geographies, functions, and levels of the organization
* Strong skills & experience using design thinking practices to approach problem-solving
* Possesses strong cultural empathy and actively seeks out information about a wide variety of viewpoints both internally and externally
* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and strong design instincts
* Proven ability to manage the uncertainty of change
* Strong Program Management skills, attention to accuracy and detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and measure progress and success
* Adaptable, willing and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
* Compelling communications and presentation skills
* Models high standards of honesty and integrity
* Shows personal commitment and acts to continuously learn and improve
* Exhibits a positive attitude and leads with passion and purpose moving beyond traditional ways of doing things
* Thrives in a fast-paced, global and complex environment
* Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative and pursues everything with energy & drive
* Goal-oriented, proactive, accountable and focused on driving business results

Preferred:

* Masters Degree in Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Marketing or related field

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

The future. Its on you. You & Western Digital.

Weve been storing the worlds data for more than 50 years. Once, storage was the most important thing we could do for data. Now, were helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and government organizations come to us for the technologies and solutions needed to bring meaning and value to their ever-increasing diversity of data.

But we cant do it alone. Todays exceptional data challenges require your unique skills. You can be the next big thing in data.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer.

Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of 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 persons gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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.

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