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Western Digital

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer HDD (designate)

Western Digital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199


Company DescriptionAt 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.

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) for the Chief Human Resources Officer (Designate) of Western Digital.

Reporting to the CHRO, you will partner closely with the CHRO’s Chief of Staff and other senior HR leaders to execute the human resources agenda.

In this role, you will be trusted to work with the highest level of confidentiality, understanding the needs of a CHRO while carefully balancing relationship building across the business. You will need to be organized and innovative, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. You must have a can-do attitude and be willing to pitch in and help others, to execute effectively and efficiently.

You will need to have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain the utmost level of professionalism are required.

The ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team is vital.

Supporting a CHRO for a company spread across the globe, at times you will need to be flexible with working hours, and self-time management will be necessary.

Responsibilities

Calendar Management: ensure the CHRO’s time is well organized and used to best support the goals of human resources and the broader company.

Meeting Planning and Organization: Assist the HR Chief of Staff in the planning and organizing of internal and external meetings, team offsites, country visits, and other meetings.

General Enquiries: Act as the source for enquiries into the CHRO’s office and the ability to refer routine matters to appropriate parties.

Correspondence/Approvals: Act as a proxy for communications and approvals, where applicable.

Tool Management: Manage expense reports, SOW’s and PO’s, and become savvy with WD’s internal tools such as M365, Co-Pilot etc.

Briefing Documents: Manage briefing documents for key internal/external meetings and create briefing packets for business trips.

Projects: Partner with HR Chief of Staff and other senior HR leaders on special projects, as needed.

Travel: Manage the CHRO's travel needs, including planning optimum travel arrangements.

Community: Build the necessary communities to further drive your own development and support your peers across the business.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years supporting an Executive Vice President / Senior Vice President (equivalent), of a large public company.

Advanced knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, SharePoint.

Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Utmost integrity and professionalism.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Must be a team player, able to work across multiple different teams.

Ability to carefully manage the time of the CHRO, while also ensuring human resources is approachable and easy to deal with.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other administrators, as well as partner with peers for shared success.

Daily presence at WD’s Great Oaks office is required.

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 race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, 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.

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 are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

01/09/2025

(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution, results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and 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. This range may be modified in the future.

If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.

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.

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; and other voluntary benefit programs.

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