ESPN · 4 days ago
Senior Manager, Performance Partner (PH)
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expESPN is part of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product and Technology, seeking a Senior Manager, Performance Partner to lead performance management within the organization. This role involves advising on performance practices, coaching business leaders, and developing performance management processes to enhance business outcomes.
BroadcastingFilm Production
Responsibilities
Serve as HR’s primary owner for all formal performance management in partnership with business leaders, from coaching to initial drafting to final issuance
Partner directly with business leaders to identify and manage complex performance issues, ensuring best practices for communicating and documenting performance concerns and strategies and expectations for improvement
Coach leaders on how to provide effective, consistent feedback and have difficult performance conversations
Inform and consult with HRBPs on all performance cases while retaining full accountability for the execution and outcome of the process
Analyze data and related evidence to identify and highlight trends in performance issues across the organization to identify root causes. Partner with HRBPs, business leaders, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and other relevant stakeholders to address and remediate
Collaborate with HR leadership to provide strategic recommendations for improving the overall performance and talent management infrastructure, as well as report on trends, progress, and recommendations to senior leadership and other key partners
Create and maintain tracking and reporting systems that identify relevant performance management metrics through performance cases and reinforce accountability from the business
Stay current on performance management, best practices and trends, sharing relevant information with partners and making recommendations on iterating performance processes as needed
Design and deliver trainings for leaders on performance management best practices to business leaders and partners
Develop and deliver targeted trainings to various stakeholders based on trends and analytics
Create and maintain a library of resources and tools (e.g., templates, guides, checklists) to support leaders
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong focus on employee relations and/or performance management
Experience working with various levels of leaders, including senior executives, in an 'influence without authority' capacity
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly digest and apply new information
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner across a diverse organization to drive business results
Solid attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Independent work style, balancing collaboration with minimal direction
Strategic, open, and operational thinker with a 'roll-up your sleeves' attitude
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred
TWDC HRBP and/or ER experience
Direct experience with full, end-to-end accountability for performance cases in a centralized or Center of Excellence model
Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, SHRM-SCP or SPHR
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
Company
ESPN
ESPN is a broadcasting company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Pagano
Executive Vice President of Technology and CTO (retired)
Rob Gallo
VP Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2023-08-20
2023-08-18
2023-08-16
Company data provided by crunchbase