Job Description

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

As the Director, HRBP HDD, you will be responsible for providing strategic HR Business partner support for the Hard Disk Drive Business Unit. This role will actively participate in the business planning process as a valued member of the business unit leadership team and drive strategic initiatives that result in business value and impact. This includes being responsible for translating business plans into talent, engagement, and organization plans.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to a designated executive
* 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 Business Unit (BU) talent agenda and provides clear leadership on BU talent management, including assessing, developing, coaching, and mentoring critical executive talent as part of implementing the company-wide talent management processes
* Supports BU-level M&A activity, both in assessing targets, evaluating cultural alignment, and ensuring smooth implementation and harmonization
* Actively engages with business leaders to ensure organization effectiveness and optimal organization design
* Provides change management counsel and support as an advocate for company-wide initiatives
* Partners with executives on executive hiring and reward decisions
* Leads and participates in cross-functional working teams on strategic initiatives
* 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

REQUIRED:

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with Master degree or relevant certification preferred
* 10-12+ years of experience in Human Resources or relevant experience
* Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing team members
* Experience working and navigating globally - experience working with Asia markets and cultures a plus
* Demonstrated success in developing cutting edge global strategy and driving process improvements in a global workplace
* Experience and resiliency in leading and supporting transformation and change
* 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, and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment
* Goal-oriented, proactive, resourceful, accountable and passionate about driving results
* Strong business, data and financial acumen
* An agile and continuous learner with personal resilience and an ability to deal with ambiguity

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 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 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.

Western Digital thrive 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 a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. 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.