Sr. HR Business Partner - People Solutions

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. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

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™, SanDisk® 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

Join the People Solutions team, as Sr. HR Business Partner, providing consultation to senior leaders on the Global Ops Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the talent strategies required to execute the functional priorities that result in business value and impact. In addition, you will partner with the business to execute and realize the goals of our people strategy in support of delivering sustained impact in attracting, engaging and developing our workforce.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are looking to be a part of a team that is developing exciting new programs and processes and are eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Partnership with Global Ops Services senior leaders to deliver a coherent, game changing talent strategy

-Pro-actively own the strategic functional-level people agenda for the respective function in alignment to the group strategy, and engage as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to the senior leaders for mid to long term planning

-Partner with senior leaders to advance annual business strategies through a multi-faceted people strategy and plans including workforce planning, succession planning, M&A etc.

-Diagnose organizational design and effectiveness gaps and implement associated actions to mitigate risks

-Drive and execute on key global talent and people solutions priorities

-Execute the phases of WD’s integrated talent management process; own and drive expected outcomes for the function

-Execute on our key rewards, engagement and retention programs

-Drive key talent metrics focus, reporting impact/gaps and mitigating actions

-Act as steward of the People Solutions model

-In partnership with ER, ensure a healthy org to mitigate any compliance/management risks

-Act as a Culture Steward and Leadership Coach

-Champions WD values and knows how to integrate this into every aspect of talent/org initiatives

-Assess, develop, and coach senior leadership teams to drive high performance and potential

-Strong capability in change management initiatives with a focus on culture, leadership capabilities, and engagement

-Analyze external and internal trends and conduct regular, inclusive listening sessions to develop data-driven insights to drive optimal employee engagement and experience

-Amplify and extend DE&I into all talent programs across the employee life cycle, in alignment with enterprise focus

-Act as an early warning signal for senior leaders and the People Solutions leadership team; respond as needed to global or local crises affecting WD employees

-Collaborates across Teams and Stakeholders

-Works collaboratively across multiple teams/COEs to optimize and balance function objectives

-Effectively prioritizes work within available resources

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

-Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with relevant certification preferred

-8+ years of experience in Human Resources or People Organization

-Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating strategic initiatives with senior leaders and stakeholders

-Solid commercial acumen, understands competitor and industry dynamics, and how the business operates

-Exercises a global mindset and approaches differences with curiosity; experi