# Director, Benefits at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000154697334?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-benefits/

## 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)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-benefits/