HR Operations Specialist

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

7d

About The Position

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data. As an HR Operations Specialist, your role will focus on the following areas: HR Service Delivery : Provide day‑to‑day support for employees by responding to HR inquiries, resolving routine issues, and escalating complex matters when needed. Compensation & Benefits Support : Assist with compensation and benefits administration, ensuring accurate data flows, timely resolution of inquiries, and effective coordination with payroll and vendor partners. Process Governance : Support governance of HR processes by maintaining data integrity, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve HR tools, workflows, and service delivery, contributing to efficiency and better employee experiences. Global Collaboration : Partner with global HR communities and cross‑functional teams to ensure local practices align with global standards while meeting regional needs. Knowledge Management : Maintain and update HR documentation, knowledge bases, and online resources to ensure employees have access to accurate and current information.

Requirements

• College Graduate (preferably Business, Psychology, HRM, engineering)
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, creative problem solving, and, organizational skills
• 2+ years of HR experience in a generalist or support/coordination role

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday, Taleo and Service Now is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support for employees by responding to HR inquiries, resolving routine issues, and escalating complex matters when needed.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration, ensuring accurate data flows, timely resolution of inquiries, and effective coordination with payroll and vendor partners.
• Support governance of HR processes by maintaining data integrity, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR tools, workflows, and service delivery, contributing to efficiency and better employee experiences.
• Partner with global HR communities and cross‑functional teams to ensure local practices align with global standards while meeting regional needs.
• Maintain and update HR documentation, knowledge bases, and online resources to ensure employees have access to accurate and current information.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the WD Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree