Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide HR support to assigned client group(s) and support or lead projects across multiple business segments
• Implements and execute HR programs and services including, but not limited to compensation, talent and performance management, employee engagement, equity/inclusion/diversity, and culture
• Advise and assist managers on application and execution of HR guidelines, policies, processes, practices and programs
• Coach managers on employee performance improvement/corrective actions
• Facilitate team effectiveness activities for clients, such as Table Group, MBTI, TKI, etc.
• Deliver both live and virtual HR related sessions and trainings
• Supports development of employees and managers; guides managers on establishing development plans
• Utilize and summarize talent data from reports and dashboards as needed to support business goals
• Proactively partner and collaborate across HR COE and HR Operations, share information, and provide a solution-oriented mindset to optimize the business value of the HR function
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance for complex HR issues
• Uphold all HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws at the same time ensuring fair and equitable treatment for WD employees
• Apply sound decision-making and business acumen to human resources issues
• Maintain direct client responsibility and bridges the connection between HR work and business objectives
• Takes a proactive approach with the business/clients on anticipating needs, suggesting improvements and driving the success of the organization
• Partners with managers on employee engagement; understands and represents the employee viewpoint to strengthen employee engagement

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Qualifications

SKILLS:

• Proven ability to establish strong and trusting relationships with all colleagues at all levels in the organization to gain support and achieve results
• Experienced at taking initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation
• Ability to recognize issues and bring forward solutions to enhance or improve the business and HR functions and processes
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently handle multiple priorities, tasks and assignments and work in individual and team environments
• Ability to handle sensitive and highly confidential information and situations
• Able to facilitate both live and virtual team effectiveness and training sessions
• Program/Project Management skills or relevant experience
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent customer service
• Experience working effectively in matrixed, global organization
• Strong employee relations skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office, Box and Workday or other HRIS applications are strongly preferred

REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 4 to 6 years of HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHR certification preferred

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 Careers.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.