Sr. Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist

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 that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Overview:
Western Digital is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist to join our Global TA Operations Team, where you will drive the evolution and implementation of our talent acquisition technology strategy.  You will play a pivotal role in optimizing existing systems, evaluating new tools, and creating scalable solutions that enhance the recruitment process while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

In this high-impact role, you will collaborate closely with TA leadership and cross-functional teams, providing insights that improve processes, user experience, and business value.  With a strong focus on project management, you’ll serve as a strategic consultant for our TA operations, helping build a roadmap that supports our global hiring objectives and ensures compliance with international requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and provide concierge support for SmartRecruiters and other TA systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between Talent Acquisition and IT, ensuring smooth system integrations and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the global TA team to ensure consistent system usage, addressing data privacy, compliance, and regional requirements.
• Lead system enhancement initiatives, providing guidance and support to TA Operations team members.
• Develop and deliver training programs for systems and processes and coordinate the creation of instructional materials for global stakeholders.
• Improve and simplify the manager and employee experience by actively participating in process optimization projects within the Global TA team.
• Ensure all self-service functionalities and TA system data elements align with legal, compliance, and business needs.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and opportunities, and communicate mitigation strategies to key stakeholders.
• Oversee change management processes to ensure smooth adoption and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities for future initiatives, both regionally and globally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within a high-tech or global environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experienced with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with SmartRecruiters preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork abilities, with experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to articulate data-driven recommendations and programming decisions to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and engaging presentations.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment; experience working with global teams is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/18/2025, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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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.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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.