Western Digital Technologies

HR Experience Partner

Western Digital Technologies • $100K — $130K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in HR program delivery, manager coaching, or organizational effectiveness, ideally within tech or manufacturing sectors.
  • Experience working across diverse global teams and understanding cultural nuances in different business contexts.
  • Proven track record in partnering with managers and stakeholders to assess needs and implement key initiatives.
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills for engaging audiences and providing training to leaders.
  • Collaborative approach and sound judgment in sensitive people situations.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities while delivering high-quality support.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Talent Development & Inclusion to deliver core people leader capabilities.
  • Facilitate manager sessions for practice and coaching on effective management techniques.
  • Develop consistent practices to enhance manager accountability and program execution.
  • Ensure managers grasp practical applications for people practices, not just theoretical knowledge.
  • Promote HR programs by driving awareness and ensuring adoption aligns with organizational goals.
  • Provide immediate coaching to managers on daily people matters and leadership effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and others to implement region-specific talent initiatives.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Step into the role of HR Experience Partner for the Americas region, where you will play a key part in enabling and continuously improving high quality, consistent employee and manager experience. Partnering closely with HR Operations, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners and Legal, this role serves as the connector that ensures enterprise people strategies, programs, and processes are delivered in a cohesive, intuitive, and experience-led way.

In this role, you will be on the team focused on shaping end-to-end people journeys, strengthening manager effectiveness through scalable experiences, and supporting the activation of talent strategies through thoughtful, localized delivery. You are part of a system that is responsible for ensuring core HR programs are implemented with consistency and clarity, reducing friction for managers and employees while respecting regional and regulatory nuances. You will also provide real-time coaching and support to managers, reinforcing foundational management practices and helping leaders navigate critical people matters with confidence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Talent Development & Inclusion (TD&I) to enable and embed core people leader capabilities through locally relevant, experience led delivery.
  • Strengthen manager confidence by facilitating sessions where managers have the opportunity to practice and receive coaching on managing others.
  • Bolster manager effectiveness through development and adoption of consistent practices, providing guidance on how to be accountable for key programs (i.e., performance management).
  • Ensure managers consistently understand how to apply people practices-not just what to do.
  • Promote and champion key HR programs by helping drive awareness, ensuring consistent adoption, and reinforce alignment with organizational priorities for managers and employees.
  • Provide real-time coaching and guidance to managers, helping them navigate day-to-day people matters, organizational changes, and team dynamics to improve decision-making and overall leadership effectiveness.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and COE teams to help implement country-specific and regional talent initiatives and compliance, ensuring local needs and best practices are incorporated into execution.
  • Ad hoc programs and projects as needed.


Qualifications

Required:
  • 5+ years of experience in HR program delivery, manager coaching, HR advisory work, or organizational effectiveness; experience in technology or manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Experience working across multiple regions or diverse teams, with an understanding of cultural differences and the ability to support leaders in varied business contexts.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with managers and cross-functional stakeholders to assess capability needs, prioritize areas of focus, and support the delivery and facilitation of key initiatives.
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences, delivering training, and providing clear, practical guidance to leaders at all levels.
  • Sound judgment and a collaborative approach, consistently modeling trust, respect, inclusion, and professionalism in sensitive or complex people situations.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities, with the ability to manage projects and stay organized, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver high-quality support in fast-paced environments


Compensation & Benefits Details
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • 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; 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; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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