Manager, Labor Relations
The Walt Disney Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lake Buena Vista • California • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $139,200 - $170,000 per year
About the role
- This role reports to two Senior Managers – Sr. Manager, Employee Relations and Sr. Manager, Labor Relations
- Manage complex employee relations matters, primarily preparing and responding to inquiries from federal, state and local agencies
- Partner closely with HR, Legal, Labor Relations, Employee Relations and business leaders
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements
- Advocate the Company’s position and maintain positive employee/labor relations
- Research/investigate, prepare, and draft responses to inquiries from EEOC and other regulatory agencies
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of local, state and federal labor and employment laws
- Highly skilled in legal research, with an emphasis on current precedent
- Possesses strong writing skills to draft persuasive responses on behalf of the Company
- Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and nuanced understanding of communication needs
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Employee Relations, Industrial Labor Relations, Labor/Employment Law or equivalent
- JD or equivalent training and accreditation preferred
- Experience in a unionized environment is preferred
- Prior experience partnering with Employment Legal on agency responses is preferred
- Bilingual is preferred.
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employee relationslabor relationslegal researchdrafting responsescompliance with employment lawscollective bargaining agreementsanalyzing documentationrisk mitigation strategiesunionized environmentbilingual
Soft Skills
tactdiplomacycommunicationconfidentialitysensitivitycollaborationguidancetrainingpersuasionproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Employee RelationsBachelor’s Degree in Industrial Labor RelationsBachelor’s Degree in Labor/Employment LawJD or equivalent training