Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (Product and Engineering) at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Storage, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources or equivalent; Master's degree or relevant certification preferred
10+ years progressive HR experience, including significant time in a business partnering role supporting senior leaders (Sr. Directors and VP’s)
Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives, influencing leaders and driving outcomes
Experience supporting international client groups – ability to adapt strategies across geographies
Exceptional influencing, facilitation and presentation skills; able to engage with senior executives confidently
Knowledgeable about product development and operations of the organization including roadmap, go-to-market and enterprise delivery mechanisms
Strong business acumen and understanding of Product and Engineering organizations
Ability to partner across COEs (Centers of Excellence)

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders (typically VP’s/Sr. Directors) to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies
Influence decision-making through data, insights and organizational best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor on leadership effectiveness, team development and change management
Partner across workforce planning and organizational design discussions to ensure the right structure, capabilities and talent for the future
Leverage people analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities across the organization
Connect global design process and go-to-market partnerships to practical, scalable people process
Monitor organizational health metrics and implement action plans in partnership with leaders
Ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery across the organization

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Talent Strategy

Change Management

Business Acumen

Executive Partnership

Performance Culture

Product Management

Engineering Leadership

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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