Employee Relations Partner

• Job Type (exemption status) : Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range : 112,795.00-159,800.00
• Business Function : Employee Relations

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology.

For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

At Western Digital Global Employee Relations, we support the individual experience with empathy, inclusion and respect. If you are an Employee Relations expert with deep experience in coaching, handling complex performance and complaint casework and investigations, and you have a passion for finding creative solutions to enhance processes along the way, then you'll thrive in our fast paced and collaborative environment.

Join a world-class team of employee relations professionals that support the organization to problem solve, assess risk and provide care in handling interpersonal and other employee relations matters to ensure fair, objective and consistent outcomes.

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Employee Relations Manager :

• Conduct internal investigations for behavioral / workplace matters by applying investigation planning, interviewing techniques with supporting documentation and appropriate outcome
• Assist in the development, roll out, interpretation and support to update internal processes / programs for our Global Employee Relations team
• Design and deliver targeted solutions with a high degree of focus on scale and growth, including conflict resolution and mediation, and change management
• Provide strategic Employee Relations support, business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization
• Proactively assess team and manager development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions and corrective action as appropriate
• Support with data analysis and reporting solutions based on business needs, highlighting key trends in employee relations to actively drive proactive solutions to minimize reactive work
• Help balance risk, taking into account employee, business and company perspectives
• Help design and facilitate internal training for people leaders and other key stakeholders
• Integrate and partner with HR colleagues in the HR Business Partner, Legal, Investigations, Learning & Development, and HR Programs teams to implement solutions
• Participate and lead projects as an integral member of the extended HR community and influence others within the organization
• Build collaborative and productive working relationships
• Help promote knowledge, understand and compliance regarding company policy and relevance employment laws thorough coaching, presentations and training

Qualifications

• Demonstrate solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
• Knowledge of applicable country laws, regulations and statues related to employment, benefits, and HR compliance (e.g. EEO, Data Privacy, FLSA, FMLA)
• Consultative coaching, counseling and conflict resolution skills; ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly
• Proven ability to manage conflict to diffuse employee related issues, concerns and situations
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write cohesive emails, summaries and investigation plan / reports
• Investigation planning and design
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate empathy and experience driving inclusion
• Demonstrate project management and change management experience
• Demonstrated experience learning and thriving in a constantly changing environment and to cultivate relationships across teams
• Experience using data to identify insights that drive action
• Demonstrated experience in influencing and strategically solve problems
• Consulting, coaching and facilitation skills
• Proven experience leading, growing, and scaling experienced HR professionals
• 8+ years experience in an Employee Relations, HR Business Partner or equivalent role

BA / BS degree, preferred; JD and / or MS degree optional

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

Western Digital 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 are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.

Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education;
• qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results;

4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.

• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance;
• life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program;

other voluntary benefit programs; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

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