The Walt Disney Company · 17 hours ago
Director, Labor Relations
Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $249K/yr
7+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Director of Labor Relations to lead collective bargaining negotiations and ensure favorable agreements in line with business objectives. This role involves providing leadership, oversight of labor contracts, and serving as a resource for HR partners and operations teams.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Provides oversight of anywhere from 8 to 20 CBAs covering our 47 unions - can answer questions about the terms of the contracts and can serve as a resource to both business leaders and HR Partners when contract terms need to be well understood
Serve as a Company Chief Negotiator, with a primary focus on collective bargaining negotiations and administration that have a ripple effect on overall, bi-coastal bargaining strategy and approach
Develop the strategy and execution of core day-to-day Labor Relations services including consultations and grievances, negotiations, arbitrations, effects bargaining, and Engaged Leadership Initiative (ELI) work stream
Ensure consistent, reliable, and seamless contract administration to build and reinforce a trust-based relationship union leadership
Accountable for comprehensive research and advocacy regarding the Company’s response to NLRB Agency Charges by providing insight and direction to LR Team Members
Assist with the administration of Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans
Manage the day-to-day regarding team members, including making hiring decisions, providing onboarding, coaching and training, setting priorities and assigning work, implementing discipline, and setting and assessing progress towards goals
Prepare reports, using records of action concerning grievances, arbitration case, and labor relations activities, to identify problem areas and trends
Drive segment-wide projects/initiatives related to core LR services
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent (e.g. negotiations preparation, bargaining, implementation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements)
Demonstrated understanding of all labor and employment laws, including but not limited to NLRA, Title VII, EEO, ADA, FMLA, and state and local laws
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and nuanced understanding of the communication needs of different audiences and represent the Company in a professional manner
Bachelor's Degree preferably in field of Industrial Labor Relations, Labor Law or equivalent work experience
Preferred
JD or equivalent training and accreditation
Bilingual
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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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
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