Western Digital
Director of Executive Compensation
Western Digital, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
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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. Western Digital is seeking an Executive Compensation Director to join our fast-paced Compensation team. The ideal candidate possesses expert-level data modeling and excel skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and utilize that data to communicate findings and influence decision-making at senior executive and Board levels. This role manages major executive compensation initiatives and/or programs and develops, implements, and administers executive compensation policy and practices. The right candidate will have the ability to analyze complex problems, multi-task, and meet deadlines. The successful candidate is highly collaborative, displays excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – is an active listener, and can synthesize different data and viewpoints while understanding the global context, including workplace trends in our competitive environment. The role will report to the VP, Total Rewards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, analyze, and execute competitive total compensation programs for our Executive Leadership Team (SVP+ level and C-Suite), including onboarding, ongoing and offboarding pay packages, base pay, short-term incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, equity awards, retention programs, and severance plans. Conduct ongoing competitive analyses of executive compensation programs and pay components by benchmarking against industry peers and best practices, and participation in third-party or custom surveys. Manage the administration of our global LTI equity-based and cash-based compensation programs, including time and performance-based equity, award agreements, and equity plan governance. Support the preparation of the Executive Compensation sections of the proxy statement, including CD&A and proxy tables. Evaluate jobs using standard job evaluation techniques; determine levels within the executive team and benchmark each role relative to the market. Support compensation processes such as merit, short-term and long-term incentive processes, including preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Committee of the organization’s Board of Directors. Support preparation of annual proxy disclosures, the Pay versus Performance tables and disclosures, and the CEO pay ratio disclosure. Partner with stock plan administration team to administer equity program and monitor the company’s equity spend and burn rate to advise senior executives and the Board. Manage monthly equity grant approval process (off-cycle equity awards). Survey data submission to external consultants, advisors, and proxy advisory firms to ensure alignment with our compensation strategy and governance trends. Remain current on legal and governance developments associated with public-company executive compensation programs, including proxy advisor guidance. Act as internal consultant/advisor to managers and cross-functional teams. Make recommendations to senior leaders on executive compensation issues. Create materials to effectively communicate executive compensation programs, policies, and practices to executives. Conduct research, including review of public-company proxies and other SEC filings to evaluate market practices for executive compensation programs. Demonstrate effective communication skills and executive presence to advise and influence C-Suite executives. Qualifications Requirements: 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate environment and/or consulting firm (prior corporate experience preferred). Prior experience presenting and consulting to C-Suite executives. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, and our customers. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident, and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Plan.
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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. Western Digital is seeking an Executive Compensation Director to join our fast-paced Compensation team. The ideal candidate possesses expert-level data modeling and excel skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and utilize that data to communicate findings and influence decision-making at senior executive and Board levels. This role manages major executive compensation initiatives and/or programs and develops, implements, and administers executive compensation policy and practices. The right candidate will have the ability to analyze complex problems, multi-task, and meet deadlines. The successful candidate is highly collaborative, displays excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – is an active listener, and can synthesize different data and viewpoints while understanding the global context, including workplace trends in our competitive environment. The role will report to the VP, Total Rewards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, analyze, and execute competitive total compensation programs for our Executive Leadership Team (SVP+ level and C-Suite), including onboarding, ongoing and offboarding pay packages, base pay, short-term incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, equity awards, retention programs, and severance plans. Conduct ongoing competitive analyses of executive compensation programs and pay components by benchmarking against industry peers and best practices, and participation in third-party or custom surveys. Manage the administration of our global LTI equity-based and cash-based compensation programs, including time and performance-based equity, award agreements, and equity plan governance. Support the preparation of the Executive Compensation sections of the proxy statement, including CD&A and proxy tables. Evaluate jobs using standard job evaluation techniques; determine levels within the executive team and benchmark each role relative to the market. Support compensation processes such as merit, short-term and long-term incentive processes, including preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Committee of the organization’s Board of Directors. Support preparation of annual proxy disclosures, the Pay versus Performance tables and disclosures, and the CEO pay ratio disclosure. Partner with stock plan administration team to administer equity program and monitor the company’s equity spend and burn rate to advise senior executives and the Board. Manage monthly equity grant approval process (off-cycle equity awards). Survey data submission to external consultants, advisors, and proxy advisory firms to ensure alignment with our compensation strategy and governance trends. Remain current on legal and governance developments associated with public-company executive compensation programs, including proxy advisor guidance. Act as internal consultant/advisor to managers and cross-functional teams. Make recommendations to senior leaders on executive compensation issues. Create materials to effectively communicate executive compensation programs, policies, and practices to executives. Conduct research, including review of public-company proxies and other SEC filings to evaluate market practices for executive compensation programs. Demonstrate effective communication skills and executive presence to advise and influence C-Suite executives. Qualifications Requirements: 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate environment and/or consulting firm (prior corporate experience preferred). Prior experience presenting and consulting to C-Suite executives. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, and our customers. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident, and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Plan.
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