Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Sr. Compensation Business Partner

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just thatour technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

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.

Essential Duties & 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 facilitation by equipping HR Business Partners and business unit leaders with education, tools, and support to ensure effective and consistent pay decisions. Support the implementation of all ongoing compensation programs and policies by providing proactive insights to guide decision making and continuously collaborate with HR Business Partners and business unit leaders to make sound comp decisions. 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.

Qualifications :

Required : 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.

Skills : 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.

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