Manager, Employee Relations – PH

Role Overview

• 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