[Remote] Senior People Analytics Partner at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Storage, HR AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, or a related field
6+ years of experience in People Analytics, HR Analytics, Workforce Planning, or related fields
Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Workday People Analytics, Visier)
Advanced Excel, SQL, or Python/R for data analysis preferred
Understanding of HR systems (Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.) and data structures
Exceptional ability to translate data into business insights and recommendations
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and storytelling skills
Experience in partnering with senior leaders to drive data-informed decisions
Experience advising, presenting to, and serving as a thought partner to senior executives

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary analytics partner to HR and business leaders, understanding their challenges and translating them into analytical solutions
Provide insights and recommendations that inform decisions on talent strategy, workforce planning, retention, and employee experience
Build strong relationships with HRBPs, COEs, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on priorities
Develop dashboards, reports, and analyses on workforce metrics (e.g., attrition, DEI, engagement, recruiting, performance)
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights with strong storytelling and visualization
Deliver executive-ready materials that connect people data to business outcomes
Partner cross-functionally with analytics and technical teams to ensure data accuracy, resolve quality issues, and maintain consistent, reliable insights
Use statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and trend forecasting to identify workforce risks and opportunities
Partner with HR Technology and Data teams to enhance data quality, governance, and reporting capabilities
Lead initiatives to evolve people analytics from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive insights
Guide stakeholders in building a data-driven culture within HR and across the business
Drive adoption of self-service analytics platforms and democratize access to people insights

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

People AnalyticsWorkforce AnalyticsData VisualizationDashboardsStorytellingSQLTableauPower BIWorkforce PlanningAttrition AnalysisDEI MetricsEngagement AnalysisTalent Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What is the required experience for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years of experience in People Analytics.

What education is required for the Senior People Analytics Partner role?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, or a related field is required.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, data storytelling, executive presentations, and building relationships with HR and business leaders.

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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