Director of Compensation
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Director of Compensation leads the strategic design and operational execution of the companys compensation programs. This role ensures that all compensation practicesincluding base pay variable pay equity job architecture and market analysisare competitive compliant scalable and aligned with the companys strategic goals. The Director partners closely with senior HR leaders and business executives advising on compensation strategies to attract retain and motivate top talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Partnership
- 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.
Compensation Operations Ownership
- 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.
Governance Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Own compensation governance including policies process documentation and approval workflows.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FLSA pay equity transparency laws etc.).
- Partner with Legal HR and Finance on audit support reporting and risk mitigation related to compensation practices.
Analytics & Insights
- In partnership with systems & analytics leader oversee compensation analytics and reporting to inform decision-making across the organization.
- 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.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Finance Business or related field; Masters or MBA preferred.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification highly preferred.
- 10 years of progressive compensation experience with at least 35 years 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.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience supporting high-growth matrixed or global organizations.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and build scalable processes in dynamic environments.
Additional Information :
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their 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 persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 the 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 contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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