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Director, Benefits

Western Digital · San Jose, CA · On-site

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About Western Digital

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

Own end-to-end strategy, design, and administration of all US benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA), 401(k)/retirement plans, leave of absence policies, and voluntary benefits. Lead the annual US benefits renewal process, including vendor selection, RFP management, cost modeling, and executive presentations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
  • 7-10+ years of progressive benefits experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing US benefits programs in a large, complex organization (5,000+ employees)
  • Experience managing EMEA benefits across multiple countries
  • Strong working knowledge of US benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA)
More about this role

WD is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Benefits to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of our global benefits and wellbeing programs. This role serves as the Center of Excellence (CoE) leader for benefits strategy, owning direct program accountability for the United States and EMEA regions, while providing CoE oversight and governance for APAC benefits operations. The Director will also own WD's global employee wellbeing strategy, ensuring programs are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with our Total Rewards philosophy.

This is a high-visibility role that partners closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure our benefits offerings attract and retain top talent across a diverse, global workforce.

US Benefits Leadership

Own end-to-end strategy, design, and administration of all US benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA), 401(k)/retirement plans, leave of absence policies, and voluntary benefits.

Lead the annual US benefits renewal process, including vendor selection, RFP management, cost modeling, and executive presentations.

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