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Global Incentives Compensation Program Manager
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing” (Supply Chain Managers) in CA: $187k–$187k, median $187k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Western Digital Technologies INC
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Global Incentive Program Manager to join our Total Rewards team. This role carries end-to-end accountability for the administration and execution of short- term incentives, long-term incentives, and employee recognition programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of incentive plan mechanics and company-wide recognition programs, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with precision and sound judgment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Incentive Program Ownership • Participate in the strategy, design, implementation and ongoing improvement of short-term incentive, long-term incentive and employee recognition programs • Lead end-to-end administration and governance of the global short- and long-term incentive programs, partnering with the compensation program manager on workday program requirements, manager experience, plan documentation, modeling, calculations, validation, and payout execution • Serve as the primary point of accountability for incentive plan accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity • Analyze program effectiveness, cost, and performance outcomes; proactively surface insights and recommendations to leadership • Partner with Finance to ensure accurate compensation forecasting, accruals, and budget management • Manage company-wide employee recognition programs, including peer-to-peer, manager-led, and values-based programs. • Oversee recognition platforms and vendor relationships • Collaborate with Internal Communications and HR to promote recognition campaigns tied to company values Analytics, Tools & Technology • Partner with HRIS and People Analytics to design, build, and maintain compensation dashboards that enable quick review of market positioning for short and long term incentives and budget utilization needs • Partner with HRIS and People Analytics teams to ensure data integrity and optimize Workday functionality for short term and long term incentives • Explore and pilot AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance predictive analytics capabilities • Measure participation, engagement and recognition program effectiveness through metrics and employee feedback. Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Partnership • Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and governance documentation • Monitor and report on regulatory and compliance changes Required • 7+ years of progressive compensation experience in a large, complex corporate environment • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of short term and/or long term incentive programs including design, modeling, and execution • Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience building and maintaining compensation tools and dashboards • Proficiency in Workday or comparable HRIS platforms • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Pa