Senior Compensation Business Partner

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. Essentail 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. Required: 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. WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparenc ... (truncated, view full listing at source)