Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

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.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Senior Recruiter serves as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders, responsible for delivering high-impact hiring across technical, managerial, and Director-level roles. This role goes beyond execution, requiring executive presence, market intelligence, and the ability to influence workforce decisions while building sustainable talent pipelines for current and future business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive-Level Hiring

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for complex technical, leadership, and Director-level positions across functions
• Partner closely with senior leaders to understand business strategy, workforce plans, and critical capability needs
• Provide consultative guidance on role design, talent availability, compensation benchmarking, and hiring trade-offs

Advanced Talent Sourcing & Market Intelligence

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies for scarce technical and leadership talent using direct search, networking, referrals, and market mapping
• Leverage talent intelligence to advise leaders on competitor movement, talent trends, and emerging skillsets

High-Caliber Candidate Assessment

• Conduct in-depth executive and technical assessments evaluating leadership capability, strategic thinking, cultural alignment, and impact potential
• Calibrate candidate quality with hiring leaders to ensure consistently high hiring standards

Pipeline & Workforce Planning

• Build long-term pipelines for critical roles and succession-relevant capabilities
• Anticipate future talent needs aligned with business growth and transformation initiatives

Executive Stakeholder Partnership

• Operate with strong executive presence when engaging Directors, VPs, and senior leadership teams
• Influence hiring priorities, timelines, and decisions through data, insights, and market realities
• Drive alignment across HR partners, compensation, mobility, and workforce planning

Recruitment Excellence & Governance

• Own hiring outcomes including quality of hire, time to fill, diversity goals, and candidate experience
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, internal policies, and recruitment best practices

Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze recruitment metrics to improve hiring effectiveness and predict talent risks
• Introduce innovative sourcing approaches, technology, and process enhancements

Employer Brand & Candidate Experience

• Serve as a brand ambassador delivering a high-touch, professional experience for senior-level candidates
• Strengthen leadership hiring reputation within competitive talent markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
• At least 6 years of professional recruitment-related work experience
• Proven experience as a Senior Recruiter in a multinational company setting
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and selection
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Familiarity with modern Applicant Tracking Systems
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality talent to support business objectives

Key Capabilities & Experience

• Proven experience hiring senior technical leaders and Director-level roles in complex or high-growth environments
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence and partner credibly with senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of technology talent markets and competitive landscapes
• Advanced sourcing and talent mapping expertise for hard-to-fill roles
• Strategic mindset and able to connect hiring to business priorities and future skill needs
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality in executive hiring
• Data-driven approach to recruiting performance and workforce insights

Additional Information

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WD 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.

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