Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated university students in their junior year (graduating May/June 2025) to learn and contribute hands-on while working with our People Solutions (HR) teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure into the world of talent attraction, development, and engagement!

Interns will be placed on one of the following teams based on interest and business needs:

Compensation • Benefits • People Support Services • People Development & Engagement • People Intelligence & Analytics• Talent Acquisition • People Experience • Global Giving & Doing

You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams in one of our Bay Area offices in San Jose and Milpitas, CA or in our Southern California office in Irvine, CA.

The People Solutions internship program lasts 12 weeks during the summer and is a paid, full-time position. The position is in-person (hybrid), and no relocation will be provided for the role. Preference will be given to candidates who do not need to relocate to the San Jose/Milpitas or Irvine, CA areas.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Long term interest in a career in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or other related HR function and current participation in a Human Resources major/minor or related university curriculum
• Current undergraduate student graduating in May or June of 2025
• Preference given to candidates who will not require relocation to the Milpitas/San Jose/Irvine, CA areas.
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you at any point in the future required (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)

Successful candidates will have experience in or the potential to achieve the following traits:

• Embracing innovation – You love exploring business, working with data, and seeing connections that lead to scalability. We value creative problem solvers who enjoy fast-paced environments.
• Connecting and communicating – You thrive as a team player and are an effective communicator, presenter, and relationship builder, especially within a global mindset.
• Striving for personal growth – You understand yourself, are professionally accountable, and prioritize well-being and time management. We seek self-starters who can navigate through ambiguity and adapt to change with ease.
• I nvesting in your future – You have a learning mindset and are comfortable setting your own goals and seeking feedback.
• Technical excellence – You embrace technology and look for ways to bring in new tools and platforms for the work you do. In this role specifically, familiarity with MS Office and HR tools is a plus.
• Deliverables and outcomes – You can manage and complete projects and assignments effectively within designated timelines.

Additional Information

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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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