Employee Relations Manager

The Walt Disney Company

Manager, Employee Relations handling employee relations support for Disney General Entertainment across TV productions. Leading investigations, policy creation, and performance management within the organization.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,500 - $186,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee investigationscase managementdata reportinganalyticsperformance managementconflict managementroot cause analysisemployment lawsHR policiesreasonable accommodations

Soft Skills

decision makingproblem solvingcritical thinkingemotional intelligencepeople skillscollaborationinfluencecredibilityproactivitytime management