Communications Manager- Human Resources

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 Communications Manager, Human Resources, will serve as a critical communications partner to WD's HR organization, helping connect, inform, and engage HR teams around the world. 

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, Human Resources, this role will own HR-to-HR communications, engagement, and capability-building programs that strengthen alignment, foster community, and equip HR professionals with the information, context, and business knowledge they need to effectively support the business. The role will also partner with internal communications teams to amplify key HR initiatives, stories, and priorities across the broader organization. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Communications Strategy & Planning 

• Execute the HR communications strategy and calendar aligned to HR priorities, business objectives, and people initiatives. 

• Translate HR initiatives, business updates, and organizational priorities into clear, relevant communications for HR audiences. 

• Own communications intake, prioritization, and sequencing across the HR organization to ensure clarity and reduce noise. 

• Identify communication risks, areas of confusion, and opportunities to improve understanding, engagement, and adoption. 

HR Program & COE Communications 

• Serve as a communications partner across HR, supporting Centers of Excellence and key HR programs with messaging, communications strategies, and rollout plans that drive understanding, engagement, and adoption. 

• Partner with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, and key stakeholders to deliver coordinated communications that support HR priorities and program adoption. 

• Partner with internal communications teams to amplify key HR initiatives, stories, and priorities across the broader organization. 

Leadership Communications & Support 

• Draft and ghostwrite communications for HR leaders, including town halls, presentations, videos, emails, talking points, articles, and leadership messaging. 

• Translate HR's vision into actionable communications that drive understanding and alignment. 

• Help leaders communicate with clarity, authenticity, and consistency across the HR organization. 

HR Engagement & Community Building  

• Identify opportunities to strengthen connection, collaboration, and community across the global HR organization. 

• Support initiatives that reinforce OneHR mindset and strengthen a shared sense of purpose and identity across the function. 

• Elevate stories that showcase how HR teams bring WD's values to life. 

Content, Channels, and Experience 

• Serve as editor-in-chief for HR communication channels, newsletters, editorial calendars, and content platforms. 

• Create high-quality communications content across multiple formats, including articles, presentations, newsletters, intranet content, and communications plans.  

• Develop messaging, scripts, and creative briefs for multimedia communications, partnering with production and creative teams to support content creation and delivery. 

• Bring HR priorities to life through storytelling that is human-centered, authentic, and connected to business outcomes. 

• Plan and support HR meetings, learning events, and engagement programs. 

• Maintain communication rhythms that keep HR teams informed, connected, and aligned. 

Measurement & Governance 

• Track communicatio