Employee Relations Partner

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 have 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.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You will find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That is us, too.

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 is You & Western Digital. Together, we are the next BIG thing in data.

**Job Description**:
The Global Employee Relations) Team supports Western Digital ensuring consistency and reducing compliance risks in our employment practices and policies worldwide. The ER Team partners closely with the regional practitioners, Centers of Excellence, Ethics and Compliance and Legal to review, advise, and investigate workplace concerns and ensure Western Digital’s employees are treated fairly.

This role supports primarily India serves as a back up for ER partners in other locations as well. The role will be based remotely, The key responsibilities for the role are:

- Conduct investigative casework from end-to-end, inclusive of interviewing, data/evidence analysis, disciplinary/remedial action adjudication, and report writing
- Analyze casework trends and produce strategic recommendations to the business to proactively address systemic issues
- Consult and collaborate with business partners, local teams, Legal, and outside counsel on complex employee investigations
- Facilitate proper stakeholder engagement to integrate programs and offerings that offer duplicative solutions.
- Rapidly produce high-quality written communications that concisely analyze problems and recommend solutions; design and deliver highly engaging training sessions
- Challenge current practices, industry status quo, and generate creative mechanisms that bring about large-scale solution
- Advise People Solutions partners and the business on complex employee relations issues
- A strong grounding in India labor and employment law, inclusive of investigative practices. Knowledge of international labor and employment law a plus
- Passion for Talent Management and the Central Investigations processes
- The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continuous improvement
- Strong data and analytical skills
- Experience with rapidly growing and changing work environments
- Enthusiasm for driving a positive work environment and managing a virtual team
- The ability to think big but also not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves”
- The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, have a bias for action - orientated on results
- An ability to interface at all levels of the organization
- Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
- The individual will work on critical employee relations issues that are crisis-oriented and typically time-sensitive.

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ yrs related experience
- Proven record of accomplishment of confident communication and management of stakeholders across all levels of an organization, including the ability to propose complex solutions and explanations in writing.
- Proven relevant experience in labor and employee relations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous or stressful situations.
- High-level leadership and decision-making skills.
- Proven record of accomplishment leading quality programs with spirit of continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to establish strong and trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels in the organization to gain support and achieve results
- Able to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation
- Ability to recognize issues and bring forward solutions to enhance or improve the business and HR functions and processes
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently handle multiple priorities, tasks and assignments and work in individual and t