Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Western Digital is seeking an experienced Sr. Compensation Business Partner to join our high-performing Compensation team. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, this role requires a strong blend of business consulting acumen and deep expert knowledge in compensation. The ideal individual will play a key role on the team and be a strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and business unit leaders in providing expert guidance to drive and ensure the success of Western Digital’s compensation programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 9+ years of directly related compensation experience in advising and analyst roles with understanding and experience of the high technology industry supporting large global organizations.
• Strong understanding of broad-based compensation programs (base/bonus/equity), pay for performance, benchmarking/market data, job evaluation, etc.
• Highly responsive and customer service oriented.
• Ability to establish strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, growing environment.
• Expertise in leading and managing projects along with setting project goals.
• Willingness to play a 'hands-on' role with key projects.
• Expertise with analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Partnership and influencing skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and customer support at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to effectively communicate compensation strategies at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrated good judgment, strong business acumen, and leadership skills, as well as strong assessment and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a compensation business partner and specialist advisor to HR Business Partners and business unit leaders, fostering strong relationships and delivering high-impact, proactive guidance on a wide variety of compensation matters and related activities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, business unit leaders and the Compensation Team in support of the annual Pay Planning Review Process.
• Support the implementation of all ongoing compensation programs and policies by providing proactive insights to guide decision making.
• Support business transformations (e.g., reorganizations) by consulting on compensation strategy, change impact, and organizational readiness.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Compensation team bringing forward business insights, field feedback, and emerging needs to shape future compensation initiatives within assigned business units.

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 benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees