Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist III (Contract Role)

Company Description

At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition systems, including SmartRecruiters, Workday, and Clickboarding.

This role serves as a critical partner to recruiters, hiring leaders, and TA Operations by designing scalable workflows, enhancing system functionality, and improving end-to-end recruiting processes.

The TA Technology Specialis will also support and lead project-based initiatives, including system enhancements, integrations, and implementation efforts aligned to the broader TA technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Optimization

• Serve as a primary system administrator for SmartRecruiters, Workday (Recruiting/Onboarding), and Clickboarding
• Configure and maintain:
  • Workflows (requisition, interview, offer, onboarding/preboarding)
  • Templates, forms, and automation rules
  • User roles, permissions, and access governance
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with vendors to resolve escalations
• Ensure systems are aligned with global compliance and process standards

Workflow & Process Design

• Assist in designing and optimizing end-to-end recruiting workflows across systems
• Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations
• Partner with TA, HR, and business stakeholders to:
  • Improve efficiency
  • Reduce manual processes
  • Enhance candidate and hiring leader experience
• Identify and implement automation opportunities (AI, integrations, triggers)

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements and new capabilities
• Support activation and optimization of platform features (e.g., AI tools, analytics, messaging)
• Monitor system usage and adoption; recommend improvements based on data insights
• Maintain documentation for workflows, configurations, and SOPs

Project Management & Implementation Support

• Support and manage workstreams within larger TA technology initiatives
• Manage project activities including:
  • Requirements gathering
  • Timeline tracking
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Testing (UAT) and deployment support
• Partner cross-functionally with HRIS, IT, vendors, and TA leadership
• Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and integrations

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Support reporting and data integrity across TA systems
• Partner with compliance teams on TA related data audits 
• Partner with TA Analytics to ensure clean, reliable data flows
• Assist in building or validating dashboards and reporting outputs

Qualifications

Required

• Extensive experience in TA Operations, HRIS, or Recruiting Systems
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SmartRecruiters (configuration and administration)
  • Workday (Recruiting and/or HCM workflows)
  • Clickboarding or similar onboarding tools
• Experience configuring workflows, templates, and system automation
• Familiarity with User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruiting processes
• Ability to translate business needs into technical/system solutions and drivin