Vice President Talent, Development & Inclusion TD&I

Western Digital
US - California - San Jose
November 25, 2024

Company Description
At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what's next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market-and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here's how you can help.

The Role

Reporting to Chief Human Resources Officer (Designate) for the HDD Business, the VP Talent, Development and Inclusion Officer will lead the design and implementation of innovative and transformational talent management, learning & development and inclusion strategies, programs and tools for the global, 40,000 person organization.

Core responsibilities will include:

Overall Function and Talent Specific Deliverables:

Establish a high-performance Talent, Development and Inclusion function to meet Western Digital's current and future business needs.

Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TD&I strategy enables us to effectively attract, develop, engage and retain talent, and drives alignment to the company's mission, vision, and values.

Build and refine a talent management strategy, architecture and roadmap - including but not limited to a succession planning framework, talent development architecture, L&D curriculum, and workforce planning structure.

Optimize organizational performance by creating and implementing programs that strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of our team members.

Create development pathways that support internal mobility and succession planning.

Partner with Total Rewards team to drive organization-wide quarterly performance management process.

Work closely with HR Business partners and other key stakeholders to co-design talent programs and processes.

L&D Specific Deliverables:

Implement learning programs using various modalities such as workshops, online courses, seminars, coaching and mentoring.

Design and implement company-wide L&D programs as a comprehensive learning ecosystem.

Partner with Talent Acquisition team to design onboarding and cultural orientation programs.

Establish measurable goals and KPIs to track the effectiveness and impact of the L&D programs.

Leverage capabilities of LMS, AI and other technologies to optimize program delivery.

DE&I:

Partner across HR and with senior leaders on an organization-wide DE&I strategy.

Embed DE&I principles and leading practices across all talent programs.

Lead efforts for employee resource groups.

Manage outside vendors and consultants that support key initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The following will be vital components of experience for the successful candidate:

Independent critical thinker and contributory member of the HR Leadership Team.

High strategic orientation and business acumen.

In-depth understanding of talent & inclusion skills and core competencies.

Experience engaging, developing and motivating a talent management team.

Skilled in design thinking and iterative ways of working.

Demonstrated success building enterprise-wide learning programs.

Strong understanding of adult learning principles and emerging L&D technologies.

Excellent facilitation skills.

Proven track-record of building and sustaining excellent relationships.

Qualifications

Masters degree preferred/Bachelors degree required in Human Resources or related field.

12+ years relevant experience, including demonstrated experience leading talent management function.

Experience with succession/talent management and change management.

Excellent strategic, consulting and process thinking abilities.

Experience leading teams and vendors in program design and implementation.

Persuasive communicator with strong leadership presence.

Proven ability to form strategic partnerships with senior business leaders.

Strong interpersonal skills, judgment, and high ability to collaborate.

Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their legally protected characteristics.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01/09/2025 (3 months from posting).
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