Manager, Labor Relations

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL

1d • $139,200 - $170,000

About The Position

This role reports to two Senior Managers – Sr. Manager, Employee Relations and Sr. Manager, Labor Relations. This Manager (Charges) is responsible for managing complex employee relations matters, primarily the preparation of and responses to federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., EEOC). This role partners closely with HR, Legal, Labor Relations, Employee Relations and business leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements, while advocating the Company’s position and maintaining positive employee/labor relations.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent (e.g. EEO investigations, EEOC/State/Local Agency interactions, CBA interpretation, ADAAA Accommodations processes)
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of local, state and federal labor and employment laws including, but not limited to NLRA, Title VII, ADEA, ADAAA, and FMLA; and associated employment laws (including agency response work)
• Highly skilled in legal research, with an emphasis on current precedent as well as timely understanding and application of changes to labor and employment laws.
• Possesses strong writing skills to draft persuasive responses on behalf of the Company (e.g., position statements, responses to information requests).
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and nuanced understanding of the communication needs of different audiences and represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a unionized environment
• Prior experience partnering with Employment Legal on agency responses.
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Research/investigate, prepare, and draft responses to inquiries from EEOC and other regulatory agencies in partnership with Employment Legal.
• Gather and analyze relevant documentation to support Company’s position in agency responses.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to integrate processes and protocols into case management.
• Provide guidance and training to HR and leadership on employee relations and labor relations best practices.
• Monitor trends and recommend proactive strategies to mitigate risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees