Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist III (Contract Role) at WesternDigital

The Talent Acquisition Technology Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition systems, including SmartRecruiters, Workday, and Clickboarding. This role serves as a critical partner to recruiters, hiring leaders, and TA Operations by designing scalable workflows, enhancing system functionality, and improving end-to-end recruiting processes. The TA Technology Specialis will also support and lead project-based initiatives, including system enhancements, integrations, and implementation efforts aligned to the broader TA technology roadmap. Key Responsibilities System Administration & Optimization • Serve as a primary system administrator for SmartRecruiters, Workday (Recruiting/Onboarding), and Clickboarding • Configure and maintain: • Workflows (requisition, interview, offer, onboarding/preboarding) • Templates, forms, and automation rules • User roles, permissions, and access governance • Troubleshoot system issues and partner with vendors to resolve escalations • Ensure systems are aligned with global compliance and process standardsWorkflow & Process Design • Assist in designing and optimizing end-to-end recruiting workflows across systems • Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations • Partner with TA, HR, and business stakeholders to: • Improve efficiency • Reduce manual processes • Enhance candidate and hiring leader experience • Identify and implement automation opportunities (AI, integrations, triggers)Technology & Continuous Improvement • Evaluate and recommend system enhancements and new capabilities • Support activation and optimization of platform features (e.g., AI tools, analytics, messaging) • Monitor system usage and adoption; recommend improvements based on data insights • Maintain documentation for workflows, configurations, and SOPsProject Management & Implementation Support • Support and manage workstreams within larger TA technology initiatives • Manage project activities including: • Requirements gathering • Timeline tracking • Stakeholder communication • Testing (UAT) and deployment support • Partner cross-functionally with HRIS, IT, vendors, and TA leadership • Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and integrationsData, Reporting & Insights • Support reporting and data integrity across TA systems • Partner with compliance teams on TA related data audits  • Partner with TA Analytics to ensure clean, reliable data flows • Assist in building or validating dashboards and reporting outputs