Human Resource and Operations Consultant

Job Description

Come join the Human Resources organization as a key player in designing, enabling and implementing HR programs and solutions to our employee and leader community. In this role, you will work cross-functionally and globally. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & HR teams to understand the needs of the organization from a strategy and execution perspective.

This role will serve as a strategic partner and operational leader to the Senior Director of HR Experience and Operations, ensuring the successful delivery of HR programs and initiatives. This role focuses on driving operational efficiencies, improving process excellence, and enabling seamless execution of HR strategies through effective planning, coordination, and governance.

• Strategic Support & Alignment
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior director of HR Experience and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and prioritization.
• Translate HR strategy into actionable plans and ensure alignment across HR teams.
• Program Delivery & Execution
• Oversee the planning and execution of HR programs, initiatives, and projects.
• Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Operational Excellence
• Design and implement process flows, templates, and standard operating procedures to streamline HR operations.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Governance & Reporting
• Establish governance frameworks for HR projects and programs.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Team Enablement
• Support the HR Experience and Operations team to support resource planning, workload management, and operational prioritization.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in HR operations, program management, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and organizational dynamics.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in HR technology platforms and productivity tools.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage multiple initiatives.

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Operational Efficiency & Process Design
• Leadership & Influence
• Change Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, 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. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and…