Vice President Global Talent Acquisition jobs at Western Digital in United States, San Jose

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop overall employee benefits strategy and effective execution of the global benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Provide guidance to regional total rewards managers and local HR regarding global benefits principles and processes. Examples include benefits design strategies and analysis, plan renewals, policies, benefits at termination, peer company principles, and position-to-market principles.
• Scale and streamline the administration of benefits plans and programs to ensure efficient operations while keeping the employees’ experience front and center.
• Develop, maintain, and scale US and international health and welfare benefits strategies while providing benefits that meet diverse employees’ needs based on local regulations, company culture, and business requirements.
• Develop and prepare scorecards, metrics, and reports for management.
• Provide leadership and partner with external benefits vendors (i.e., brokers, consultants, insurance carriers, record-keepers, trustee etc.) and legal counsel to ensure that benefits plans are compliant with all government regulations.
• Implement a communications strategy to ensure employees understand and effectively utilize offerings.
• Organize, create, and maintain standard operating procedures, including system and process documentation.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure competitiveness and innovation in benefits offerings with feasible improvements.
• Lead committees as needed in conjunction with business stakeholders (e.g., US 401(k) committee, etc.).

• Proven track record, influential leadership across the organization, and relationship building with stakeholders. Ability to work with other areas such as HR Business Partners, Finance, Communications, HR Shared Services and communicate in concise way.
• Demonstrated flexibility and efficient time management with the ability to prioritize workload to operate in a face-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of integrating benefits technology solutions with IT, HRIS payroll, vendors, and insurance carriers. Workday experience highly desired.
• Experience in design and implementation of benefits programs across multiple geographies with M&A experience.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Minimum ten (10) plus years of experience in benefits plan design with a focus on building and managing business aligned benefit programs; preferably gained while working for a global, complex matrixed organization or equivalent.

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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Enterprise B2B Marketing Strategy

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise-focused marketing strategy, aligned with sales, product, and corporate objectives.
• Own the full marketing lifecycle for enterprise solutions—from market intelligence to demand generation and sales enablement.
• Deepen brand positioning and differentiation in competitive B2B segments.

Product Marketing

• Lead the Product Marketing team to develop positioning, messaging, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategies for new and existing enterprise solutions.
• Partner with Product Management and Sales to successfully launch products, support complex solution selling, and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Create compelling content and tools that empower the enterprise sales team and channel partners.

Marcom & Brand

• Define and execute the annual Marcom strategy to support the enterprise product roadmap and brand growth.
• Oversee the creation of digital campaigns, high-impact marketing assets, and targeted thought leadership content.
• Guide branding and design execution to ensure consistency across all touchpoints and reinforce brand equity in enterprise markets.

Advertising & Communications

• Manage an advertising budget to drive awareness and lead generation in targeted B2B markets.
• Own enterprise PR and AR efforts, including contributed articles, executive speaking opportunities, and analyst briefings.
• Drive digital and content strategies that align with the enterprise buyer journey.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead a high-performing team of marketing professionals, including product marketers, project managers, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Executive teams to align marketing strategies with go-to-market execution.
• Foster a culture of clarity, accountability, trust, and innovation.

Required

• 15+ years of B2B marketing leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on enterprise markets, complex buyer journeys, and high-tech sectors.
• Deep expertise in enterprise product marketing, GTM strategy, and demand generation across OEM, VAR, and distribution ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets ($10M+) and scaling high-impact marketing teams (25+ people).
• Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies that drive pipeline and revenue.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence, with a track record of building collaborative cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong business acumen and fluency in enterprise sales processes, buying dynamics, and solution positioning.

Preferred Attributes

• MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience influencing analyst relations, public relations, and investor-facing communications.
• Highly strategic but comfortable operating with a hands-on approach when needed.
• Passion for storytelling, brand-building, and customer engagement in enterprise settings.

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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own compliance oversight for Western Digitals duty mitigation programs, including the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Temporary Import Bond (TIB) programs, along with other areas such as duty drawback.
• Manage topic specific trade compliance procedures and SOP’s, related to Western Digital’s duty mitigation program.
• Conduct trade compliance audits, identify potential trade compliance risks, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance.
• Own topic specific training maintenance, development, and execution related to Western Digitals duty mitigation program.
• Provide guidance and direction to engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure consistant and uninterrupted compliance with relevant regulations
• Monitor, report on, and develop strategies for navigating changes and developments which may affect Western Digital’s duty mitigation programs
• Assist with deployment of global Ethics & Compliance and trade compliance initiatives, communications, and promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics
• Support our global team of trade compliance experts on various trade topics as needed

REQUIRED

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Temporary Import Bond (TIB) or similar programs.
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulatory tenants (tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin)
• University degree or relevant certification
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Strong business background, including history of translating trade compliance regulations, such as those related to FTZ and TIB into sustainable business process
• Nimble learner and quick to understand relationship between business process and trade compliance requirement
• Experience in developing/maintaining/presenting required trade training to relevant stakeholders
• Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders including manufacturing operations, logistics operations and engineering teams
• Has delivered results for functional leaders on multiple projects and has the skills to lead projects and complete tasks independently

SKILLS

• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with strong customer focus
• Action and results-oriented
• Compliance First mindset
• Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Experience with other duty relief programs, such as duty drawback and country of origin related free trade agreement qualificiations a plus

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the global employee relations strategy to ensure alignment with corporate goals and objectives across the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions
• Deliver an effective global ER coverage model to support cyclical volume of cases, investigations, and negotiations
• Strengthen team capability, leveraging a consistent framework and driving for quality case reviews, closure and report out
• Develop and execute on a knowledge management strategy for our global policies, including a governance process to ensure policies are current and maintained by the respective owners
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership, including key issues, challenges and action plan
• Advise leadership on employee relations challenges, trends and matters affecting the workforce, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, company policies and industry standards
• Partner with the HR Leader Support team in developing and implementing tools, resources and training related to performance management for managers overseeing employees in an office environment as well as those overseeing large, hourly manufacturing populations
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Analyze data sets to look for and anticipate trends within employee relations with the intent to proactively develop programs and practices that mitigate issues and create the best employee experience
• Manage Union related activities in multiple Asia sites and labor relations strategies, partnering closely with legal and the business proactively and during negotiations
• Partner with the broader HR, Legal and Security teams in creating and implementing integrated solutions for employee-related issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field with 10+ years of progressive experience required, including leading Employee Relations or a related function across multiple regions; technology and manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to think strategically and manage projects with a global scope and diverse cultural considerations
• Strong knowledge of global labor laws, compliance issues, and employee relations best practices across multiple regions
• Proven track record in managing complex employee relations issues and developing effective solutions
• Experience working with unions, works councils, and employee representative bodies in a global context preferred
• Systems thinking with the ability to define connections and interdependencies
• Goal-oriented, proactive, resourceful, accountable and passionate about driving results
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs

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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

You are expected to work with the highest level of confidentiality, understanding the needs of the executive and fostering relationships across the business to deliver desired outcomes. You need to be organized and innovative, able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You must be willing to pitch in and work collaboratively to execute effectively and efficiently.

You need to be a self-starter and detail-oriented with superior written and verbal communication skills. You have a strong executive presence and can maintain the utmost level of professionalism.

Supporting an executive for a company spread across the globe, at times you will need to be flexible with working hours, and self-time management will be necessary. Daily in-office presence at WD’s Great Oaks office is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calendar Management: Ensure the leaders time is well organized and used to best support the goals of group and the broader company.
• Meeting Planning and Organization: Assist the leader in the planning and organizing of internal and external meetings, team off sites, country visits, and other meetings.
• General Inquiries: Act as the source for inquiries into the leaders’ office and the ability to refer routine matters to appropriate parties.
• Correspondence/Approvals: Act as a proxy for communications and approvals, where applicable.
• Tool Management: Manage expense reports, Statements of Work and Purchase Orders, and become savvy with WD’s internal tools such as M365, Co-Pilot etc.
• Briefing Documents: Manage briefing documents for key internal/external meetings and create briefing packets for business trips.
• Projects: Partners with key stakeholders within the group and other senior leaders on special projects, as needed.
• Travel: Manage the leaders travel needs, including planning optimum travel arrangements
• Community: Build the necessary communities to further drive your own development, and to support your peers across the business.

REQUIRED

• Advanced knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, SharePoint
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Utmost integrity and professionalism

SKILLS

• Must be a team player, able to work across multiple different teams
• Ability to carefully manage the time of the executive, while also ensuring openness, being approachable and easy to deal with
• Demonstrated ability to partner with peers for shared success

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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 participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive corporate strategy by shaping the company’s mission, vision, and long-term objectives.
• Lead the corporate planning function, establishing a matrixed team of workstream leads to drive alignment between strategy and execution.
• Oversee financial and business performance analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making and setting clear KPIs to track progress.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, providing thought leadership and constructive challenge to optimize business initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting operational excellence and efficiency across the organization.
• Act as a key thought partner to the CSO, contributing insights on business, technology, and operational strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/MS preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, or investment banking. Technology industry required
• Proven leadership experience in corporate planning and growth initiatives.
• Strong ability to assess strategic initiatives, challenge initiative owners constructively, and drive execution feasibility.
• Exceptional influencing skills, with the ability to shape strategic direction across functions without direct authority.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Deep analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking & corporate planning
• Financial modeling & business analysis
• Project & program management
• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Leadership & team development
• Effective communication & stakeholder engagement

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.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

What you'll do:

• Build collaborative partnerships with the Executive Team, business leaders and key stakeholders to develop an innovative, cohesive recruitment strategy that aligns with the organization's strategy, growth priorities and workforce plans.
• Inspire, develop and elevate global Talent Acquisition team members by cultivating a team culture of ongoing learning, collaboration and a drive for excellence.
• Develop and operationalize a talent planning model in partnership with the business to enable the creation of both short-term and long-term recruiting plans.
• Optimize global talent acquisition processes, tools and technology to drive maximum efficiency and effectiveness that result in an amazing experience for candidates and the business.
• Develop and operationalize a recruiting capacity planning model to balance hiring resources and ensure the right resource allocation is supporting business needs.
• Establish a strategic point of view on building and providing people insights through data to support the business and leaders in driving business decisions.
• With a lens on diversity, equity and inclusion, build out talent acquisition programs that are creative, transformative and supports the long-term goals and vision of the company.
• Collaborate across HR and the business to co-create a diversity hiring strategy and execution plan that advances our diversity talent agenda across the organization.
• Partner with Strategic Communications on building a compelling employer brand strategy that is aligned to our company's vision, values and culture and is attractive to a diverse pool of talented applicants.
• Leverage digital technologies and social media to engage and connect with a diverse pool of talented applicants in a modern and progressive way.

What you should have:

• 10+ years of experience leading and empowering a global talent acquisition organization with an emphasis on building high performing teams and an inclusive culture.
• Experience working and navigating globally with direct experience in Asia and manufacturing required; technology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen and proven experience in a senior leadership role partnering and influencing key stakeholders across the business in driving and aligning talent acquisition strategy with company strategy.
• Strong, sound point of view on how diversity, equity and inclusion can contribute to a company's success and experience embedding that point of view in talent acquisition programs.
• An understanding of the highly competitive and evolving talent markets and an unyielding passion to provide the ultimate candidate experience.
• Highly analytical and metrics driven; the ability to derive insights from data and strategically build a narrative that influences and advances business decisions.
• Proven success in delivering consistent results under time pressures while navigating complexity and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
• Adept at presenting and communicating in a simple and compelling manner to all levels of the organization.
• Excellent collaboration skills; a team player.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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.