Full-Time Director, Global Employee Relations

Western Digital is hiring a remote Full-Time Director, Global Employee Relations. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting San Jose, CA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Western Digital

Job Title

Director, Global Employee Relations

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Manager

Locations Accepted

San Jose, CA

Job Details

Join the Human Resources team as Director, Global Employee Relations.

Lead a dedicated team of ER professionals focused on enabling leaders and teams to foster a high-trust, high-performance culture.

Partner with business clients, Legal, HR Business Partners, HR Leader Support and COE teams to deliver strategic ER capability.

Anchor point for Employee Relations globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead global employee relations strategy aligned with corporate goals.
  • Deliver effective global ER coverage for cases, investigations, and negotiations.
  • Strengthen team capability, driving quality case reviews and closure.
  • Develop and execute a knowledge management strategy for global policies.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership.
  • Advise leadership on employee relations challenges and trends.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
  • Partner with HR Leader Support on performance management tools and training.
  • Manage complex cases (grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations).
  • Analyze data to anticipate trends and mitigate issues.
  • Manage union activities and labor relations strategies.
  • Partner with HR, Legal, and Security teams on integrated solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 10+ years’ experience, including leading Employee Relations.
  • Technology and manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strategic thinking, project management with global scope and diverse cultural considerations.
  • Knowledge of global labor laws, compliance, and employee relations best practices.
  • Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues and developing solutions.
  • Experience working with unions, works councils preferred.
  • Systems thinking, goal-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and passionate.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Director, Global Employee Relations at Western Digital is 20th of July 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ San Jose, CA ] applicants. .

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