Develop and drive a holistic compensation strategy that supports business objectives and employee experience
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR Business Partners on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and organizational design
Provide executive-level consultation on compensation-related issues including workforce structure, retention risks, and leadership transitions
Lead the design and execution of compensation operations, including: Job architecture and leveling frameworks, Annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity), Global market benchmarking and survey participation, Compensation tools and systems (e.g., HRIS, comp planning platforms)
Ensure operational excellence, accuracy, and scalability in all compensation processes
Own compensation governance, including policies, process documentation, and approval workflows.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FLSA, pay equity, transparency laws, etc.)
Monitor compensation trends and market intelligence; provide recommendations to maintain competitive positioning
Use data to identify pay equity issues, workforce cost trends, and reward optimization opportunities

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification highly preferred
Progressive compensation experience, with experience in a leadership role
Experience managing compensation operations
Strong analytical, project management, and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, MarketPay)
Excellent communication and influencing skills; proven ability to work with senior leadership.

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
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Director of Compensation

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