Job 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. 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\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae 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 Director, Business & People Partner (BPP), providing strategic partnership to the Flash Front-End and Back-end Operations and Quality leaders and team. In this role, you will lead a high performing team of BPPs to drive strategic initiatives that result in business value and impact. You will also partner with the business to define a world class people strategy and plans that deliver 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 RESPONSIBILITES:

Strategic Partnership with Business to deliver a coherent, game changing talent strategy

• Pro-actively own the strategic functional-level people agenda for the organization, and engage as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to the senior leader 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
• 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 initiatives.
• Assess, develop, and coach executives and senior leadership teams to drive high performance and potential.
• Mastery 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 everything you do, in alignment with enterprise focus
• Act as an early warning signal for executives and the People Solutions leadership team. Respond as needed to global or local crises affecting WD employees

Team Leadership

• Proven capability to inspire and develop a strong, high-performing business & people partner team
• Raises the bar and drives clarity on vision, goals and key metrics to deliver high performance
• Connects the dots across multiple teams and works collaboratively to optimize and balance enterprise/function objectives.
• Drives effective prioritization to work within budgets and available resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent with Master\'s degree or relevant certification preferred
• 10-12 years of experience in Human Resources or People Organization; people leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing team members
• Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating strategic initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders
• Strong 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
• Leads and supports 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

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Additional Information

WD commitment to Diversity

At Western Digital, we thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe that 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 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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