Western Digital

Western Digital

Principal Technical Recruiter

San Jose, CA, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Cloud PlatformsData VisualizationLLMsProject ManagementCRMNegotiationProcess ImprovementRecruitingHRISCadenceResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptability

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70

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Employer immigration record

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Green-card follow-through: 81%

Of 58 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 11 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 511 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

90 transfer filings in the last year, covering 414 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • We are seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition organization, reporting directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition - Product, IT & Strategy.
  • You will be expected to not only close requisitions, but to elevate how we recruit through data intelligence, stakeholder influence, and innovative program ownership.
  • Navigate ambiguous, fast-moving, and highly specialized talent markets with confidence and adaptability

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete recruitment lifecycle-from intake and sourcing strategy through offer negotiation and close-for mid to senior-level technical and strategic roles across Product, IT & Strategy.
  • Partner deeply with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders to develop tailored hiring strategies aligned to approved headcount plans and workforce priorities
  • Maintain a high bar for candidate quality and experience, ensuring every interaction reflects WD's employer brand and values
  • Proactively manage requisition loads with urgency and precision, consistently meeting or exceeding time-to-fill, offer acceptance, and quality-of-hire benchmarks
  • Leverage labor market data platforms (LinkedIn Talent Insights, Lightcast, Radford/Mercer) to deliver actionable intelligence to hiring managers and HR partners
  • Use data to identify pipeline gaps, forecast hiring outcomes, and drive accountability across the funnel
  • Function as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior business stakeholders-including VPs and Directors-on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and talent market realities

Requirements

  • Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time.

Nice to have

  • Experience recruiting within the semiconductor, data storage, hardware, or enterprise technology sectors
  • Prior agency or executive search background combined with in-house corporate experience
  • Proficiency with platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery, SeekOut, Gem, Tableau, or Power BI
  • 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 transparency policy is available here.
  • WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity.

Skills

  • Tools, Technology & AI Integration

Benefits

  • Serve as an internal champion for TA innovation, bringing external best practices inside and advocating for changes that improve speed, quality, and equity in hiring

Company info

  • The Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition organization, reporting directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition - Product, IT & Strategy.
  • 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.
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