Disney

Manager, Employee Relations

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Full time

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Employee Relations

Req ID:

10143737

Job Description:

Job Summary/Purpose of Position

This role will perform Manager, Employee Relations related duties to include:

  • Enhance the employee experience by engaging with leaders and employees during critical moments in the life cycle of the employment relationship.
  • Conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations including but not limited to allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation.  
  • Maintain detailed and accurate accounts of investigations with timely memorialization of the notes and supporting documents into the case management system. 
  • Produce and share written and/or verbal summaries of findings, conclusions and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate and partner closely with Labor Relations, HR Business Partners, Diversity & Inclusion, and other HR/DI functional teams to advance the work.   
  • Analyze ER data and metrics for themes, trends, and root cause identification.
  • Integrate key partners across Disney Experiences to drive solutions that promote employee engagement and business results.

This position will be located in Orlando, FL.

Required Qualifications and/or Skills.

  • Minimum 3-years of strong influential leadership experience or in a professional-level role.
  • Critical thinker with demonstrated experience leading complex investigations.
  • Ability to analyze data, trends, and insights to identify the root cause of the event.
  • Demonstrated experience in consulting and/or delivering recommendations for accountability and solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to build strong, inclusive, and collaborative working relationships.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage high priority demands. Strong organization and time management skills. Able to prioritize workload and support projects against strict deadlines. 
  • Strong presentation skills; must be able to confidently make recommendations to senior business leaders or HR/DI partners for improved employee relations and business results based on data and findings.
  • Broad knowledge of employee relations, complex workplace investigations, federal and state laws / regulations (including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, ADAAA and FMLA).
  • Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands; prioritizing workload, managing projects and multiple responsibilities against strict deadlines.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential situations with objectivity. 
  • Ability to work independently and be part of a team environment while developing highly effective and valued professional relationships with peers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential situations with objectivity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual Spanish speaking/writing
  • Experience in working in an environment with employees covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology, sociology, industrial labor relations or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Law or Advanced degree preferred

Job Posting Segment:

People & Culture

Job Posting Primary Business:

Employee Relations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Employee Relations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-27