Sr. Manager, Global Employee Relations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive & support the strategic goals and initiatives of Sandisk’s global ER function. This includes change management, driving ER credibility, efficiency and governance of processes in partnership with the Global ER Director.Full spectrum of ER related tasks such as disciplinary matters, staff counselling, grievances handling, labor disputes, domestic inquiries, termination process, crises management and mitigation (workplace violence program, etc.) and other employee relations subjects in compliance with labor laws.To be the point of contact for ER related matters – for employees and people managers.To conduct and support investigations as well as provide sound recommendations for business and employees.To support and provide ER policy/procedure guidance.To lead or participate in ER projects.To establish and conduct people manager’s training module and other training sessions in relation to ER.To draft and execute disciplinary letters and investigation reports.Weekly ER/IR reports and disciplinary records tracking.Support investigators in highly sensitive HR and Employee Relations issues, including analyzing data from various internal systems; approving case adjudication; proposing remedial action based on investigation findings; production of thorough investigation documentationConduct and manage investigative casework from end-to-end, inclusive of interviewing, data/evidence analysis, disciplinary/remedial action adjudication, and report writingAnalyze casework trends and produce ER data trends/reports and strategic recommendations to proactively address systemic issuesManage and maintain standards around governance, case assignments, reporting and service level agreementsManage ER database cases, and integrity of entry for all global ER Cases. Use data to anticipate issues, identify opportunities, help design, and improve solutions that minimize reactive workPartner in developing and implementing efficient processes for regular audits of ER cases, progressive discipline, separations, severance/ unemployment, and restructuring activitiesCollaborate, Coach and Influence Leaders on critical elements of compliance, investigations outcomes and other ER mattersStay current with business trends, HR and ER trends, employment law and  the employment landscape.Ensure operational excellenceWork directly with internal and external partners to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace cultureDrive innovation to solve both business and team member problems globallyInspire, lead, and mentor others in development of accountability models, and in ensuring accountability to both results and behaviors.