Executive Compensation Analyst

Western Digital
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2022 CLOSED ON 10/4/2022

Job Posting for Executive Compensation Analyst at Western Digital

Company Description


At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.


Job Description


As a Senior Executive Compensation Analyst, the ideal individual possesses expert level financial modeling and excel skills. Must possess the ability to analyze large amounts of data and utilize that data to communicate findings and influence decision making. This role manages parts of major executive compensation initiatives and/or programs and develops, implements, and administers executive compensation policy and practices. Participates in salary surveys and studies labor markets to determine compensation trends. Applies job evaluation techniques to establish equitable compensation rates for the organization’s executives as compared with market. The right candidate will have the ability to analyze complex problems, multi-task and meet deadlines. The successful candidate is highly collaborative, displays excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – is an active listener, and can synthesize different data and viewpoints and understands the global context inclusive of workplace trends in our competitive environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carries out broad analysis assignments involving the development, implementation and administration of executive compensation programs.
  • Evaluates jobs using standard job evaluation techniques; determines levels within the executive team and benchmarks each role relative to the market.
  • Supports annual processes such as merit, short term and long-term incentive processes, including preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Committee of the organization’s Board of Directors. Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure data and system readiness to deliver such processes.
  • On-going evaluation of the effectiveness of existing executive compensation program design and guidelines.
  • Participates in surveys conducted by third parties.
  • Remains current on legal and governance developments associated with public-company executive compensation programs, including proxy advisor guidance.
  • Acts as internal consultant/advisor to managers and other HR staff. Makes recommendations to senior leaders on executive compensation issues.
  • Creates materials to effectively communicate executive compensation programs, policies and practices to executives.
  • Conducts research, including review of public-company proxies and other SEC filings to evaluate market practices for executive compensation programs. Familiar with standard research platforms, including Equilar and Capital IQ.
  • Strong communication skills and executive presence to advise and influence C-Suite executives.

Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree


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 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 staffingsupport@wdc.com 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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