Senior Talent Acquisition Technology Operations

Summary

Join Western Digital's Global TA Operations Team as a Sr. Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist. Drive the evolution and implementation of our talent acquisition technology strategy. You will optimize existing systems, evaluate new tools, and create scalable solutions enhancing the recruitment process and employee experience. Collaborate with TA leadership and cross-functional teams, providing insights to improve processes and business value. Serve as a strategic consultant, building a roadmap supporting global hiring objectives and ensuring compliance. Lead system enhancement initiatives, develop training programs, and improve the manager and employee experience through process optimization. Oversee change management and conduct post-project analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance
• Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents
• RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires
• 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
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan