Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist

Overview:
Western Digital is seeking a Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist to join our Global TA Operations Team, where you will drive the evolution and implementation of our talent acquisition technology strategy.  You will play a pivotal role in optimizing existing systems, evaluating new tools, and creating scalable solutions that enhance the recruitment process while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

In this high-impact role, you will collaborate closely with TA leadership and cross-functional teams, providing insights that improve processes, user experience, and business value.  With a strong focus on project management, you’ll serve as a strategic consultant for our TA operations, helping build a roadmap that supports our global hiring objectives and ensures compliance with international requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and provide concierge support for SmartRecruiters and other TA systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between Talent Acquisition and IT, ensuring smooth system integrations and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the global TA team to ensure consistent system usage, addressing data privacy, compliance, and regional requirements.
• Lead system enhancement initiatives, providing guidance and support to TA Operations team members.
• Develop and deliver training programs for systems and processes and coordinate the creation of instructional materials for global stakeholders.
• Improve and simplify the manager and employee experience by actively participating in process optimization projects within the Global TA team.
• Ensure all self-service functionalities and TA system data elements align with legal, compliance, and business needs.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and opportunities, and communicate mitigation strategies to key stakeholders.
• Oversee change management processes to ensure smooth adoption and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities for future initiatives, both regionally and globally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within a high-tech or global environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experienced with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with SmartRecruiters preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork abilities, with experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to articulate data-driven recommendations and programming decisions to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and engaging presentations.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment; experience working with global teams is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 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 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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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