Director, Employee Relations - North America

Overview

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for
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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Micron desires a professional with a global perspective to assume the role of Director, Employee Relations – North America.

In the role of Director, Employee Relations – North America, you will manage employee relations concerns, labor compliance, and labor relations across the region, in addition to assisting HR business partners and people managers through mentorship and processes. You will serve in a meaningful role to help business leaders arrive at sound decisions and pursue the most suitable actions. You will support the development of a culture grounded in respect, integrity, and psychological safety within the company.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate Employee Relations (ER) strategies, programs, and policies for North America, including the US and Mexico. Ensure consistent understanding and application across the region. Influence and support local leaders in decision making on ER matters.
• Lead a team of ER Advisors & Investigators carrying out workplace investigations under global procedures. Respond to employee grievances aligned with our values. Ensure timely resolution, manage escalations, and ensure robust documentation and communication.
• Provide ER expertise and market insights on the labor environment, benchmarking industry guidelines, assessing labor trends, standards, and regulations, and establishing early warning systems for labor risks and non-compliance.
• Advise People Organization partners, employees, managers, and business leaders on people management challenges, policies, procedures, and employment laws, and collaborate with global People Partners and Centers of Excellence to drive proactive efforts to address team member issues and improve organizational programs.
• Work alongside the Legal department to handle team member concerns, oversee statutory labor compliance initiatives, engage in labor disputes, arbitration, and other proceedings, collaborating with stakeholders when necessary.
• Where applicable, formulate, drive, and support the union engagement strategy. Represent or assist in negotiations. Encourage positive labor relations. Act as liaison between management and unions. Mitigate company risks related to labor union activities.
• Plan, complete, and supervise team member separations, severance, and restructuring activities, ensuring fair treatment, compliance with global and local processes, and a dignified experience for affected employees.
• Apply data analytics to identify trends and risk areas in employee relations, support EEO, inclusion programs, maintain compliance with the Micron and RBA Codes of Conduct, HR and government reporting, and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Over 8 years of involvement in Employee Relations or equivalent domains is required. An in-depth understanding of US labor law and practices is critical. Familiarity with Mexican labor law and worldwide labor standards is advantageous.
• Ability to lead teams, build trust, and collaborate effectively with diverse collaborators while navigating complex, fast-paced environments and managing conflict appropriately.
• Outstanding critical thinking skills, a sound sense of urgency, and independent decision-making abilities. A dedication to high compliance standards and ethical practices supports company and employee interests.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and convincingly to various audiences.
• Flexible and able to travel on short notice to any North America Micron location as required for business needs.

• Experience in multinational companies, within the manufacturing or technology sectors in North America.
• Experience in project management and driving programs both collaboratively and independently.
• Proficient in Ethics Point, Service Now, or other case management tools.
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