Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Human Resources Work Location: Pasir Gudang WD Media Office--LOC_WDT_MY0101 Company Description 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. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

As a senior HR leader, this role will directly partner with the Senior Vice President, Head Media Operations at Western Digital, as well as select executive leaders in Malaysia. The role will support the leader globally, while also shaping the Malaysia country workforce strategy. This includes translating business plans into talent, engagement, and organization plans; partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver priorities; and working with HR Experience Partners in Malaysia and HR Business Partners in other countries to provide scale. Over time, the role may assume people leadership responsibilities. This role is designed for a senior HR leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels: shaping workforce strategy for a complex global manufacturing function while ensuring local Malaysia needs are surfaced, prioritized, and connected to enterprise HR solutions. The critical success factors for this role include demonstrated consultative skills, fast-paced thinking, learning agility, professional maturity, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking. The strongest candidate will be able to translate ambiguity into clear frameworks, action plans, and enterprise-level recommendations.

Act as a talent strategist, trusted advisor, and leadership coach to senior executive leaders Own and drive the function’s talent strategy in alignment with the business strategy, engaging as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to senior leaders and Factory General Managers Diagnose workforce needs and gaps with a data-driven approach to inform priorities related to workforce planning, organization design, culture, succession planning and leader development Build strong relationships with senior executive leaders and factory General Managers, coaching and influencing them along our manufacturing transformation journey focused on driving automation, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and related large-scale upskilling Maintain a pulse on the employee experience through engagement data and regular formal and informal listening sessions to inform action plans with leaders Respond as needed to global or local crises affecting Western Digital employees, act as an early warning signal for executives and the HR leadership team Influence design and drive adoption of enterprise-wide strategic talent programs Act as a steward of the Human Resources functional strategy and operating model Drive the enterprise-wide integrated talent management programs such as goal setting, performance feedback, development conversations and rewards within the aligned functions Participate in cross-functional working teams on talent programs, serving as the voice of the business and bringing insights from external industry trends into the discussions Amplify and embed a focus on inclusion across lifecycle of talent programs Operate with a solution-oriented and enterprise mindset, collaborating with various Centers of Excellence to