Global Employee Relations Partner

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STI Plan

SIP (Sales Incentive)

LTI program

WD Savings 401(k) Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

WD is seeking a senior Employee Relations leader to guide US and EMEA matters across a global supply of diverse employees. You will advise managers, investigate complex cases, and partner with HR and Legal to shape a respectful workplace culture.

You will also lead labor relations initiatives, develop scalable ER programs, and provide data-driven insights to improve outcomes while ensuring compliance with regional laws and company policy.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in US and EMEA employment laws and cross-border employee relations practices.
• 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience in a multinational setting, including US and EMEA populations.
• Experience with labor councils, employee representation bodies, or collective consultation processes.
• Strong judgment in assessing employee matters and impactful coaching for managers.
• Familiarity with HR case management systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ER cases including misconduct, grievances, performance management, and policy violations.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations with factual findings and actionable recommendations.
• Lead regional union and labor relations activities and support negotiations and consultations.
• Coach leaders on performance management, documentation, and employee communication.
• Develop scalable ER programs and drive continuous improvement in employee experience.

Skills

US/EMEA employment laws

Employee relations

Labor relations

Data analysis

Workday familiarity

Tools

Workday

Job description

WD is seeking a senior Employee Relations leader to guide US and EMEA matters across a global supply of diverse employees. You will advise managers, investigate complex cases, and partner with HR and Legal to shape a respectful workplace culture.

You will also lead labor relations initiatives, develop scalable ER programs, and provide data-driven insights to improve outcomes while ensuring compliance with regional laws and company policy.