Senior Compensation Business Partner
WD, San Jose, CA, United States
Job Description
WD is seeking an experienced Compensation Business Partner to join our high-performing Compensation team. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, this role requires a strong blend of business consulting acumen and deep expert knowledge in compensation. The ideal individual will play a key role on the team and be a strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and business unit leaders in providing expert guidance to drive and ensure the success of WD's compensation programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Act as a compensation business partner and specialist advisor to HR Business Partners and business unit leaders, fostering strong relationships and delivering high-impact, proactive guidance on a wide variety of compensation matters and related activities.
Partner with HR Business Partners, business unit leaders and the Compensation Team in support of the annual Pay Planning Review Process. Support the facilitation by equipping HR Business Partners and business unit leaders with education, tools, and support to ensure effective and consistent pay decisions.
Support the implementation of all ongoing compensation programs and policies by providing proactive insights to guide decision making and continuously collaborate with HR Business Partners and business unit leaders to make sound comp decisions.
Support business transformations (e.g., reorganizations) by consulting on compensation strategy, change impact, and organizational readiness.
Serve as a thought partner to the Compensation team bringing forward business insights, field feedback, and emerging needs to shape future compensation initiatives within assigned business units.
Qualifications
Directly related compensation experience in advising and analyst roles with understanding and experience of the high technology industry supporting large global organizations.
Strong understanding of broad-based compensation programs (base/bonus/equity), pay for performance, benchmarking/market data, job evaluation, etc.
Highly responsive and customer service oriented.
Ability to establish strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, growing environment.
Expertise in leading and managing projects along with setting project goals.
Willingness to play a 'hands‑on' role with key projects.
Expertise with analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday.
Skills
Partnership and influencing skills, problem‑solving skills, communication skills and customer support at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to effectively communicate compensation strategies at all levels of the company.
Demonstrated good judgment, strong business acumen, and leadership skills, as well as strong assessment and analytical skills.
Compensation & Benefits Details
Employee compensation is based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range is the range of possible compensation at time of posting and may be modified in the future; it applies to jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote in those states.
If the position is non‑exempt, eligible for overtime pay pursuant to policy and law; may be eligible for shift differential.
Eligibility for bonuses under WD's Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), and for the Long‑Term Incentive Program (LTI) consisting of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents; not all roles are eligible for LTI or equity.
Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; voluntary programs such as supplemental life, AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable; all bonuses, commissions, and benefits are at the Company's discretion and may be modified.
Equal Opportunity Statement WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. WD prohibits harassment of any individual on any of these characteristics. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, and our pay‑transparency policy is available here.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Act as a compensation business partner and specialist advisor to HR Business Partners and business unit leaders, fostering strong relationships and delivering high-impact, proactive guidance on a wide variety of compensation matters and related activities.
Partner with HR Business Partners, business unit leaders and the Compensation Team in support of the annual Pay Planning Review Process. Support the facilitation by equipping HR Business Partners and business unit leaders with education, tools, and support to ensure effective and consistent pay decisions.
Support the implementation of all ongoing compensation programs and policies by providing proactive insights to guide decision making and continuously collaborate with HR Business Partners and business unit leaders to make sound comp decisions.
Support business transformations (e.g., reorganizations) by consulting on compensation strategy, change impact, and organizational readiness.
Serve as a thought partner to the Compensation team bringing forward business insights, field feedback, and emerging needs to shape future compensation initiatives within assigned business units.
Qualifications
Directly related compensation experience in advising and analyst roles with understanding and experience of the high technology industry supporting large global organizations.
Strong understanding of broad-based compensation programs (base/bonus/equity), pay for performance, benchmarking/market data, job evaluation, etc.
Highly responsive and customer service oriented.
Ability to establish strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, growing environment.
Expertise in leading and managing projects along with setting project goals.
Willingness to play a 'hands‑on' role with key projects.
Expertise with analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday.
Skills
Partnership and influencing skills, problem‑solving skills, communication skills and customer support at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to effectively communicate compensation strategies at all levels of the company.
Demonstrated good judgment, strong business acumen, and leadership skills, as well as strong assessment and analytical skills.
Compensation & Benefits Details
Employee compensation is based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range is the range of possible compensation at time of posting and may be modified in the future; it applies to jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote in those states.
If the position is non‑exempt, eligible for overtime pay pursuant to policy and law; may be eligible for shift differential.
Eligibility for bonuses under WD's Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), and for the Long‑Term Incentive Program (LTI) consisting of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents; not all roles are eligible for LTI or equity.
Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; voluntary programs such as supplemental life, AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable; all bonuses, commissions, and benefits are at the Company's discretion and may be modified.
Equal Opportunity Statement WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. WD prohibits harassment of any individual on any of these characteristics. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, and our pay‑transparency policy is available here.
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