Human Resource Experience and Operations Consultant

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. 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®, G-Technology™, and WD® brands.

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

Job Description

Come join the Human Resources organization as a key player in designing, enabling and implementing HR programs and solutions to our employee and leader community. In this role, you will work cross-functionally and globally.  This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & HR teams to understand the needs of the organization from a strategy and execution perspective.  This role will serve as a strategic partner and operational leader to the Senior Director of HR Experience and Operations, ensuring the successful delivery of HR programs and initiatives. This role focuses on driving operational efficiencies, improving process excellence, and enabling seamless execution of HR strategies through effective planning, coordination, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Support & Alignment

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the senior director of HR Experience and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and prioritization.
  • Translate HR strategy into actionable plans and ensure alignment across HR teams.

• Program Delivery & Execution

  • Oversee the planning and execution of HR programs, initiatives, and projects.
  • Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.

• Operational Excellence

  • Design and implement process flows, templates, and standard operating procedures to streamline HR operations.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Governance & Reporting

  • Establish governance frameworks for HR projects and programs.
  • Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

• Team Enablement

  • Support the HR Experience and Operations team to support resource planning, workload management, and operational prioritization.
  • Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in HR operations, program management, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and organizational dynamics.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in HR technology platforms and productivity tools.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage multiple initiatives

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Operational Efficiency & Process Design
• Leadership & Influence
• Change Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making

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 a