The Walt Disney Company · 14 hours ago
Manager, Labor Relations
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager of Labor Relations to serve as the primary advocate in matters involving local, state, and federal fair employment agencies. This role involves formulating the Company’s legal position, preparing responses, and managing investigations while collaborating with HR, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary company representative and advocate in EEOC, state, and local agency matters, including drafting position statements, responding to requests for information, and coordinating all aspects of the investigative process
Conduct research, fact‑finding, and analysis to develop strong, well‑supported Company positions in partnership with Employment Legal
Directly interact with investigators and officials from federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring timely and accurate responses and effective presentation of the Company’s position
Review, interpret, and apply collective bargaining agreements to support appropriate responses and ensure compliance
Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to integrate consistent processes, protocols, and documentation practices into case management
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to HR and operational leaders on employee relations, labor relations, and best practices related to documentation and compliance
Monitor trends in charges, claims, and agency activity to identify risk areas and recommend proactive strategies
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while navigating sensitive and complex matters
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of direct, hands‑on experience working with the EEOC - either as an employer advocate, a plaintiff advocate, or within the agency itself - or with equivalent state or local agencies (e.g., drafting position statements, responding to RFIs, and managing agency investigations)
Experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR, or related fields with demonstrated experience in: EEO investigations, EEOC/State/Local Agency interactions, CBA interpretation, ADAAA accommodations processes
Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws including NLRA, Title VII, ADEA, ADAAA, FMLA, and related statutes
Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and stay current on developments in labor and employment law
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to draft persuasive advocacy documents (e.g., position statements)
Professional presence with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment when representing the Company to external agencies
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive matters appropriately
Preferred
Experience working in a unionized environment
Prior experience partnering closely with Employment Legal on agency matters
Bilingual capability
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
Company data provided by crunchbase