Western Digital Technologies

Employee Relations Partner

Western Digital Technologies • $110K — $130K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in US and EMEA employment and labor laws.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in Employee Relations in a multinational setting.
  • Strong knowledge of US employment law and EMEA employee relations practices.
  • Exceptional coaching skills for business leaders in performance management and workplace behavior.
  • Proven analytical abilities to interpret data and provide insights for decision-making.
  • Experience influencing senior leadership in a complex environment.
  • Familiarity with HR case management systems and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary expert for employee relations across the US and EMEA.
  • Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances and misconduct.
  • Conduct thorough workplace investigations and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Act as lead HR representative for regional union and labor relations matters.
  • Coach business leaders on performance management and HR best practices.
  • Develop manager education programs to enhance workplace culture.
  • Lead ER-related projects aimed at improving employee experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Employee stock purchase plan available.
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Global Employee Relations Team supports WD to ensure consistency in adherence to company policies and reducing compliance risks in our employment practices and policies worldwide.

The ER Team partners closely with the regional HR Centers of Excellence, Ethics and Compliance and Employment Law teams to review, advise, and investigate workplace concerns and address complex employee matters to help build a high-performing and respectful workplace culture within WD.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all employee relations matters across US and EMEA, providing strategic and pragmatic guidance to employees and people managers at the site.
  • Lead and manage complex ER cases including misconduct, grievances, performance management, workplace conflict, labor disputes and policy violations.
  • Conduct and support workplace investigations, ensuring thorough fact-finding and providing clear, balanced, and actionable recommendations to support business decisions and employee outcomes.
  • Act as the lead HR representative for regional union and labor relations matters, partnering cross-functionally to develop labor relations strategies, support negotiations, consultations on activities related to collective agreements, workplace changes and employee impact discussions. Promote constructive, collaborative relationships with union partners
  • Provide coaching and build capability of business leaders on managing performance, disciplinary actions, documentation standards and employee communications.
  • Develop scalable manager education and preventative ER programs to strengthen leadership capability and foster a respectful workplace culture.
  • Lead or participate in ER-related projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
  • Maintain weekly ER/IR reports, track disciplinary cases and related data, and provide insights to support decision-making and trend analysis.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Deep expertise in US and EMEA employment laws, employee relations practices, labor laws and workplace culture, with the ability to navigate complex cross-border employment matters.
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience supporting, including experience supporting both US and EMEA employee populations in a multinational organization, working with Works Councils, employee representative bodies, or collective consultation processes.
  • Strong knowledge of US employment law and familiarity with employment legislation and employee relations practices across key EMEA countries. Experience partnering with regional HR and Legal teams to navigate cross-border employment matters.
  • Demonstrates strong judgment and decision-making skills when assessing a wide range of employee matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and business-aligned outcomes.
  • Experience supporting a broad range of employee relations issues, including performance management, workplace investigations, misconduct, accommodations, reductions-in-force, restructurings, and organizational change.
  • Exceptional coaching and consulting capabilities, with the ability to elevate manager effectiveness in performance management, equitable practices, and respectful workplace behaviors.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide insights that guide informed decision-making.
  • Proven experience influencing senior leaders in a matrixed multinational environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment while maintaining high standards of responsiveness, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Familiarity with Workday and HR case management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage data, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve Employee Relations processes and decision-making.
  • Proficiency in one or more additional EMEA languages (e.g., French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, or Polish) is preferred.


Additional Information

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/24/26, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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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. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • 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 such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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