Director, Global HR (Leader Support) - Western Digital : Job Details

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

Salary Range: 160,565.00-227,400.00At 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.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 DescriptionCome join the People Solutions team as the Director, Global Leader Support. In this role, you will lead a global team located in multiple countries focused on compliance, execution of people programs, and building leader capability in foundational management practices through real-time coaching and specialized training. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & People Partners, People Operations, and COE teams to understand capability gaps, design people-focused solutions, and to deliver at scale.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a global leader support model to support cyclical volume leader coaching/support for the following inquiries: attendance, performance, solution delivery, business cases for workforce reductions, leaves and accommodations, employee civility, listening support, etc.
• Develop a consistent framework for coaching, record keeping, and tracking and strengthen team members' skillsets to ensure high-quality leader coaching and support of inquiries.
• Partner with COEs to proactively implement programs, focusing on upskilling leaders prior to program launches and providing in-the-moment, real-time coaching on managing employees.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Security & EHS) on a robust compliance strategy that ensures people leaders are provided statutory training on a regular cadence.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, policy updates in partnership with Employee Relations, and successful support of internal and external audits.
• Using data, develop insights and themes to determine leader development needs and success metrics for regular updates to executive leaders and implementation of proactive measures.
• Collaborate with the People Solutions ecosystem on broader organizational initiatives and ad hoc initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a role focused on leader coaching and support, technology and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience leading a global team and working across multiple regions and cultures.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and leaders to identify and prioritize learning needs focused on building people leader capability.
• Ability to design, build, and deliver scaled programs, including in-person experiences, virtual learning, diagnostics, coaching, and community building for a global population.
• Experience as a facilitator, learning designer, and content creator.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision making to foster a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage multiple initiatives.

Additional InformationWestern Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution, geographic location, and business needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; and other voluntary benefit programs.

Seniority levelDirector

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionHuman Resources

IndustriesComputer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing