Manager, Employee Relations (ESPN)

Job ID 10103646 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Oct. 21, 2024

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Job Summary:

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. Our mission is To Serve Sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere!

ESPN’s Employee Relations Team provides mentorship to leadership and employees on company policy, practices, and state/federal employment laws. We conduct internal workplace investigations, and handle employee performance issues. You will be encouraged to support the team in these activities. Duties include counselling managers and employees, conducting internal workplace investigations, crafting and facilitating employee training sessions, drafting employee discipline and performance management documents, and project work to support the goals and objectives of the Employee Relations team.

What Will You Do?

Counsels and guides managers and employees in all areas of employee relations administration, policy interpretation, employee complaints, corrective action procedures, performance management, and medical and other accommodations.
Leads investigations into employee concerns and complaints relating to various employee policies (including discrimination and harassment) and recommends appropriate action.
Counsels’ employees regarding a wide range of issues and complaints, including employees in crisis (e.g. death in family, medical issues, mental or emotional issues).
Participates in establishing Human Resources/Employee Relations strategy and influences assigned client group strategies.
Acts as liaison between managers and employees regarding performance issues and management (e.g. performance improvement plan process).
Crafts and delivers trainings for employees and managers relating to employee policies and legal issues.
Analyze ER data/metrics for themes, trends and root cause identification. Share findings with key partners.
Build summaries and other documents related to the ER function. Assist with project work as needed to include training, facilitation of classes, research, and other projects that support the business.
Interact and work with team members outside the HR organization, including Legal, Security, Communications, Health and Safety, and Disney Management Audit.
Engage with ER team members across The Walt Disney Company to assist with advancing case work and other ER initiatives as needed/advised.

Required Qualifications & Skills

3 years or more of responsible experience as an HR/legal professional with a concentration in employee relations work
Confirmed strong written/verbal communication and facilitation/presentation skills
Consultative and credibility assessment skills. Ability to quickly assess witnesses and documents and make decisions based on limited information
Ability to assess sensitive and sophisticated employee relations issues in a confidential, objective, and detailed manner
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels within the organization, and make decision while keeping partners and leaders advised
Demonstrable experience in balancing multiple projects with strong time management and prioritizations skills
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of all aspects of employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, ADAAA and FMLA
Experience with data and analytics and sophisticated PowerPoint skills
Experience crafting interactive training sessions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Law Degree (JD) preferred
Labor Relations experience/expertise preferred

Additional Information

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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