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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

＜採用ポジション＞

ERパートナー　(Employee Relations Partner）

＜職務内容＞

Global Employee Relations チームの一員として、ウエスタンデジタルの雇用慣行とポリシーの一貫性を確保し、コンプライアンスリスクを低減する役割を担います。日本法人HR、Global HR、コンプライアンス部門、法務部門と密接に連携し、職場における懸念事項の審査・助言・調査を行い、全従業員が公正に扱われるよう支援します。

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 people solutions representatives, HR Centers of Excellence, Ethics and Compliance and Employment Law to review, advise, and investigate workplace concerns and ensure Western Digital’s employees are treated fairly. 

具体的な業務は次の通り。

• 労働法および会社方針に沿った懲戒処分、カウンセリング、苦情処理、労働紛争、適正手続審査、解雇手続など、ER業務全般のマネジメント
• ER関連事項について、日本法人における従業員およびマネージャーの主要窓口として、ガイダンスとサポートを提供
• 徹底した事実確認を通じた職場調査・支援、ビジネス判断や従業員対応をサポートする提言
• 労働組合・労使関係におけるHR代表として、関連部門と連携し、戦略策定、交渉実行、労働組合との建設的な協力関係の構築を推進
• ERポリシーに関するガイダンス提供、一貫した解釈・適用・コミュニケーションの確保
• ER関連プロジェクトのリード、継続的な改善活動により、従業員満足度と組織効果の向上を実現
• ERに焦点を当てたトレーニングプログラムの企画・実施（マネージャー能力開発、ポリシー教育、ER/IR研修など）
• 懲戒処分通知書、是正措置文書、調査報告書の作成・発行（正確性、明瞭性、法的コンプライアンスの確保）
• 週次ER/IRレポート、懲戒案件等のフォローアップ、会社判断とトレンド分析のサポート
• Manage the full spectrum of Employee Relations (ER) activities, including disciplinary matters, counseling, grievance handling, labor disputes, due process reviews, termination procedures, and other ER processes in full compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all ER-related matters for employees and people managers at the site, providing timely guidance and support.
• 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, and promote constructive, collaborative relationships with union partners.
• Provide guidance on ER policies and procedures, ensuring consistent interpretation, application, and communication across the country.
• Lead or participate in ER-related projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver ER-focused training programs, including people-manager capability building, policy education, and other ER/IR training sessions.
• Prepare and issue disciplinary letters, corrective action documents, and investigation reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and legal compliance.
• Maintain weekly ER/IR reports, track disciplinary cases and related data, and provide insights to support decision-making and trend analysis.

＜必須となる経験、資格、スキル＞ 

• 人事、法学、または同等分野の学士号以上
• ER/IR（従業員関係/労使関係）業務経験8年以上
• 様々な従業員問題を評価する判断力と意思決定能力（公正で一貫性があり、ビジネスと整合性の確保）
• マネージャーのパフォーマンス管理、公平な実践、職場における能力向上を支援するコーチングスキル
• 苦情処理、職場調査、多様な従業員関係問題（マネージャー・従業員間の対立、パフォーマンス問題、行動上の不正行為、ポリシー違反など）に関するアドバイザリー経験
• 分析力と問題解決能力（データ解釈、トレンド特定、情報に基づき、会社の意思決定をサポート）
• 組織の全レベルおよび部門横断チームとの強固な関係構築・維持能力
• 傾聴力と説得力のあるコミュニケーション能力（行動への影響力発揮、説明責任の推進、ポジティブな結果の創出が可能）
• 労働法に関する確かな知識と、職場シナリオへの実践的適用力
• 労働組合対応または労使関係の実務経験があれば、尚可
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Law, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of ER/IR working experience.
• Demonstrates strong judgment and decision-making skills when assessing a wide range of employee matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and business-aligned outcomes.
• Exceptional coaching capabilities, with the ability to elevate manager effectiveness in performance management, equitable practices, and respectful workplace behaviors.
• Extensive experience in grievance management, workplace investigations, and advising on diverse employee relations issues, including manager–employee conflicts, performance concerns, behavioral misconduct, and policy violations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide insights that guide informed decision-making.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization and across cross-functional teams.
• Highly effective listener and persuasive communicator, capable of influencing actions, driving accountability, and fostering positive outcomes.
• Solid knowledge of labor laws and their practical application in workplace scenarios.
• Experience in union management or labor relations is a plus.

＜求人概要＞

　【想定年収】950万円 ～ 1500万円
　　　　         ※経験・スキルを勘案の上、決定

　【雇用会社】ウエスタンデジタルテクノロジーズ合同会社

　【勤務地詳細】神奈川県藤沢市桐原町1番地　（湘南台駅よりバス10分）

　【勤務時間】8：45～17：15 （休憩1時間）※実働7時間30分/日
　　　　　　  ハイブリッド勤務可(週3日以上出社)

　【諸手当】
　　　　-通勤手当（上限15万円/月）
　　　　　　※電車・バス・自家用車（ガソリン代支給）通勤可
　　　　-入社に伴い転居が必要な方に対する手当※社内規定による
　　　　　　引越手当（独身者/単身者：450,000円、家族帯同：750,000円）
　　　　　　家賃補助（最長入社から6年間）

　【昇給】あり

　【賞与】年2回　(インセンティブボーナス)

　【休日休暇】
　　　　-完全週休2日制（土日）、祝日、年末年始、夏季休暇、GW休暇
　　　　-年間休日 126日（2026年実績）
　　　　-休暇制度（有給、傷病、慶弔、リフレッシュ、介護、出産　他）
　　　　　※有給休暇：初年度は入社月によって2日－24日付与(翌年1月より24日付与)
　　　　　※傷病休暇：風邪・病気や怪我の際に使用でき、年間5日付与

　【各種保険】
　　　　健康保険(健康保険組合)、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険

　【福利厚生】
　　　　退職金・年金制度（退職一時金、確定給付企業年金、確定拠出年金：401K）、
　　　　財形貯蓄制度、自社株購入制度、弔慰金・祝金・見舞金、制度保険（団体生命
　　　　・団体医療保険）

　【試用期間】あり（入社後3ヶ月）

　【選考フロー】
　　　　書類選考（履歴書、職務経歴書）→ 面接3～4回(対面・オンライン) 
　　　　※応募書類:　履歴書・職務経歴書(いずれも日本語)、及び、英語レジュメ

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