Full-Time
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
No salary listed
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Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milpitas, CA, USA
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- 10+ years of experience in Human Resources or relevant experience
- Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high performing team members
- Demonstrated success in developing cutting edge global strategy and driving process improvements in a global workplace
- Experience leading transformation
- Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating large scale strategic initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills (including presentation skills) across levels, with an ability to persuade and influence, and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment
- Goal-oriented, proactive, accountable and passionate about driving results
- Strong people management skills
- An agile and continuous learner with personal resilience and an ability to deal with ambiguity
- Develop and build a team that works collaboratively across People Solutions and cross-functionally in addition to exhibiting care and discipline to manage sensitive people related topics such as workforce reductions, leaves and accommodations, performance, attendance, focal planning, etc.
- Proactively implement people programs by supporting front-line leaders to execute key program launches and provide in the moment, real-time coaching on managing employees.
- Manage key compliance and audit activities in the US with regard to labor and rules in partnership with Legal.
- Partner with BPP and the PX Delivery team to manage the company split within the US domain.
- Collaborate across the People Solutions, Legal, Country and other functions to deliver intended outcomes.
- Support leaders in navigating organizational changes and transformations. Help communicate change initiatives effectively, address concerns, and mitigate resistance to change within leadership ranks.
- Develop and manage key and consistent frameworks across the global teams while adjusting and allowing for local laws and regulations including managing tracking and compliance adherence.
- Utilize HR analytics and data to provide insights into leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational health. Leverage data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in leadership practices. Establish relevant and action oriented KPIs.
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, catering to clients ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises. Western Digital's offerings include all-flash arrays that optimize performance for high data throughput applications and the JetStor brand, which is known for its cost-effective NAS and SAN solutions. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital focuses on delivering high-value products that support clustered environments and parallel path performance. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by providing reliable solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for high-capacity storage due to AI and machine learning applications.
- The rise of edge computing creates new opportunities for Western Digital's storage solutions.
- Hybrid cloud adoption drives demand for flexible storage solutions integrating on-premises and cloud.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Seagate and Toshiba may impact Western Digital's market share.
- Global semiconductor shortage could delay Western Digital's product launches and affect revenue.
- Reliance on rare earth materials poses risks due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers high-capacity storage solutions like the 40TB HDD with HAMR technology.
- The company collaborates with Microsoft on a rare earth recycling program, enhancing sustainability.
- Western Digital's JetStor brand provides cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays for diverse clients.
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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
Company News
At CES 2006, Western Digital launched a 150GB serial ATA drive called the Raptor X with a similar design to the new HD-SKL that used a small window to reveal a portion of its interior.
Recently, Western Digital announced the launch of a cross-industry pilot program in the United States in collaboration with Microsoft, Critical Materials Recycling, and PedalPoint Recycling - focused on rare earth recycling.
Western Digital plans to launch 40TB HDD next year using HAMR technology and a pinch of flash memory.
Western Digital, in collaboration with Microsoft, Critical Materials Recycling (CMR), and PedalPoint Recycling, has launched a rare earth material capture program in the U.S.
Western Digital in collaboration with Microsoft, Critical Materials Recycling (CMR) and PedalPoint Recycling has taken a major step toward closing that loop.