Director, Talent Acquisition Operations

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

The Global Talent Acquisition team at Western Digital is looking for a Director, Talent Acquisition Operations who will lead the Operations and Coordination teams as well as oversee the Budget and Employee Referral programs.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Translate business requirements into technical capabilities to enable successful hiring. 
• Provide subject matter expertise in Talent Acquisition (TA) operations, empowering hiring teams and managing the full TA lifecycle across systems. 
• Design and implement global best practices and workflows, ensuring teams are equipped with effective tools for hiring and onboarding. 
• Ensure compliance across regions, understanding local labor laws and recruitment nuances. 
• Oversee training and change management to adapt to new technologies, market conditions, and organizational changes. 
• Lead and mentor a global team of TA Specialists, Coordinators, and Operations Support, fostering collaboration, high performance, and innovation. 
• Manage candidate experience to ensure a seamless recruitment process across multiple countries and regions. 
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (senior executives, hiring managers, HR partners) to align recruitment efforts with business goals. 
• Manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other TA tools at a global scale. 
• Optimize recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness in high-volume or complex environments. 
• Maintain a strong understanding of global employment laws, immigration policies, and compliance regulations to ensure legal adherence. 
• Manage talent acquisition budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation effectively. 
• Use data and metrics to drive process improvements, enhance hiring efficiency, and improve candidate experiences. Apply analytics to measure success and adjust strategies as needed. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• 8-10 years of experience in HR /or TA Operations with a minimum of 3 years management experience 
• 3 years of experience in talent acquisition  
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop others 
• Demonstrated experience developing strong, collaborative relationships 
• Ability to effectively influence, calibrate and communicate cross-functionally 
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills 
• Experience working with an ATS 
• Ability to identify and resolve issues independently, will take initiative - solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgment 
• Excellent customer service and bias for action 

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 fami