The Walt Disney Company

Manager, Employee Relations – PH

The Walt Disney Company

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $132,500 - $186,200 per year

About the role

  • Conduct complex and sensitive workplace investigations with little supervision, including determining appropriate investigation strategies, leading witness interviews and document review, and determining findings and recommendations for appropriate resolution
  • Partner collaboratively with HRBPs, Labor Relations, Studio/Network Executives and/or Show Leadership, Legal, Global Security, Information Security, Management Audit, Communications, Diversity & Inclusion and other stakeholders to execute thorough investigations and influence decisions where appropriate
  • Draft well-written investigation-related documents, such as leader/HRBP talking points, written warnings, and case executive summaries with little supervision
  • Input cases into the ER database case management system accurately and timely
  • Respond to employee complaints with federal, state and local administrative agencies as needed
  • Manage complex situations related to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and leave of absences
  • Guide HRBPs on complex performance management issues, including conflict management and performance improvement plans
  • Provide crisis management support to employees, leaders and HR Business Partners
  • Promote knowledge and understanding of Company policies and of relevant employment laws through coaching, presentations, and training
  • Assist with the data reporting and analytics of ER cases for themes, trends and root causes to provide insights and recommendations for decision making and ER risk prevention
  • Build strong relationships with key ER partners, including Human Resources, Legal, Global Security, Information Security, Communications, Diversity & Inclusion and others
  • Assist with other ER project work and consultations related to creating an inclusive and respectful employee experience
  • May occasionally take on investigations for non-U.S. based productions as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years Human Resources experience, and/or 5 years in Employee Relations required
  • Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of complex employee investigations and providing employee relations consultations with little supervision
  • Excellent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and root cause/analysis skills
  • Advanced understanding of employment and HR related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices, including Title VII, ADA, ADAA, FMLA and Canadian provincial/territorial labor laws
  • High emotional intelligence and strong people skills
  • Experience managing diversity and inclusion topics
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with compassion and equity
  • Ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed
  • Experience working with senior executives in an “influence-without-authority” role
  • Ability to position self as credible, proactive and a trusted thought-partner
  • Independent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
employee investigationscase managementdata reportinganalyticsperformance managementconflict managementroot cause analysisemployment lawHR policiesreasonable accommodations
Soft Skills
decision makingproblem solvingcritical thinkingemotional intelligencepeople skillscollaborationinfluencecredibilityproactivitytime management