The Global Talent Acquisition team at Western Digital is looking for a Director, Talent Acquisition Operations who will lead the Operations and Coordination teams as well as oversee the Budget and Employee Referral programs.?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate business requirements into technical capabilities to enable successful hiring.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Talent Acquisition (TA) operations, empowering hiring teams and managing the full TA lifecycle across systems.
• Design and implement global best practices and workflows, ensuring teams are equipped with effective tools for hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance across regions, understanding local labor laws and recruitment nuances.
• Oversee training and change management to adapt to new technologies, market conditions, and organizational changes.
• Lead and mentor a global team of TA Specialists, Coordinators, and Operations Support, fostering collaboration, high performance, and innovation.
• Manage candidate experience to ensure a seamless recruitment process across multiple countries and regions.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (senior executives, hiring managers, HR partners) to align recruitment efforts with business goals.
• Manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other TA tools at a global scale.
• Optimize recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness in high-volume or complex environments.
• Maintain a strong understanding of global employment laws, immigration policies, and compliance regulations to ensure legal adherence.
• Manage talent acquisition budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation effectively.
• Use data and metrics to drive process improvements, enhance hiring efficiency, and improve candidate experiences. Apply analytics to measure success and adjust strategies as needed.