At Western Digital, our history is rich. Our customer-base is prolific. Our patent portfolio is one of the most valuable in the world. And, we are charting an exciting future as we “Create what’s next.” It’s an opportunity-rich time to be at Western Digital (WDC), and it’s through our mission of unlocking the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it that we’ll achieve our purpose of being the world’s iconic data storage company. At the core of this digital transformation is a focus on human potential. Be part of the People Solutions (Human Resources) team leading the way for how we attract, develop, and engage talent to live out our values of thinking big, creating possibility, making it happen, and doing it together.

As a Senior Business & People Partner, you’ll provide strategic people consultation to the leaders of our Flash Business and Memory Technology group. This role will actively participate in the business planning process as an extended member of the business’ leadership team and drive strategic initiatives that result in business value and impact. This includes 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 hands-on in developing forward-thinking people experiences, and are eager to take on a new challenge with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, then this could be the opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic people partner to a designated set of executives

· 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

· 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 people organization, serving as the voice of the business to people initiatives and providing thought leadership and a solution-oriented mindset to optimize the business value of the People Solutions function

· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with relevant certification preferred

· 8+ years of experience in Human Resources or relevant experience

· Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing leaders

· 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-level 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 insight with a keen ability to quickly assimilate new information and leverage data and analysis to facilitate business decisions.

· Continuous learner with agility and personal resilience to lead through ambiguity and change.

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.

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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 Virgin Pulse Program; 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.