Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Product and Engineering

Company Description At Western Digital, our mission is to drive global innovation and break the limits of technology, turning the impossible into the possible. We are problem solvers at heart. Throughout decades, our technology has enabled remarkable achievements—from landing a man on the moon to capturing the first image of a black hole. We offer a comprehensive range of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our brands: Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK. As a vital partner to some of the largest and fastest-growing organizations globally, we're making cities safer and more connected, powering the data centers behind many top companies and hyperscale cloud providers, and addressing the soaring data storage demands of the AI era. Join us in shaping a brighter, smarter future. Job Description Join our dynamic HRBP team at Western Digital! We are in search of a strategic HR Business Partner who will collaborate with executives in our Product Organization, reporting directly to the Director, HRBP for Product. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA, where we come together three days a week for collaboration and connection. As a Senior Manager, HRBP, you will take on a strategic advisory role, acting as an integrated thought partner to support defined product lines and their leaders. This pivotal position bridges execution with enterprise strategy, allowing you to serve as a trusted advisor and talent strategist. You will nurture a high-performance culture, enable business growth, and lead transformation initiatives. Your robust business acumen and understanding of Product and Engineering functions are crucial for success. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business leaders (typically VP's/Sr. Directors) to understand business objectives and translate them into effective people strategies. Utilize data, insights, and organizational best practices to influence decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor for leadership effectiveness, team development, and change management. Contribute to workforce planning and organizational design discussions to ensure future readiness in structure, capabilities, and talent. Utilize people analytics to identify organizational trends, risks, and opportunities. Integrate global design processes with practical, scalable people processes. Monitor organizational health metrics and partner with leaders to implement action plans. Ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery across the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certification preferred. At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, particularly in business partnering roles supporting senior leaders (Sr. Directors and VP's). Demonstrated strategic partnering skills with the ability to align people strategies with business goals, influencing leaders and driving desired outcomes. Experience supporting international client groups with a global mindset. Exceptional influencing and presentation skills, engaging effectively with senior executives. Familiarity with product development processes, including roadmap and go-to-market strategies. Proactive in identifying global challenges, recommending solutions, and driving them to completion for tangible business results. Adept at prioritizing and executing initiatives that align with organizational needs. A collaborative team player who is willing to actively participate in achieving results. Additional Information: Western Digital is dedicated to providing equal opportunity, ensuring a discrimination-free environment for all applicants and employees based on various protected characteristics. We emphasize a diverse, inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive through respect and contribution. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Please contact us with any accommodation requests regarding your application for this position. The application deadline is anticipated to be 1/1/2026, however, we may close the application process sooner if the position is filled prior to that date.