The Walt Disney Company · 20 hours ago
Manager, HR Business Partner
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to execute human resources strategies that support the needs of the business. The role involves leading HR programs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing consultative support to business leaders on talent matters and organizational effectiveness.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Partner with multiple VPs and oversee the full scope of their business units, providing end to end HR support across all levels of the organization. Leverage partnerships and business acumen to enable the creation and implementation of strategies in alignment with business priorities and goals
Proactively assesses business and organizational performance to recommend and drive action through a consultative, “influence without authority” approach
Coach business leaders on HR policies, processes and management issues, including talent planning, learning and development, employee inclusion and engagement, and performance management to promote a culture of continuous growth
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients at all levels
Implement employee engagement strategies to foster an environment based on respect and values
Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management by assessing organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing solutions in support of business objectives
Challenge the status quo; pursue different approaches to our work by demonstrating flexibility, nimbleness, transparency, agility and global thinking
Provide insights and recommendations using data and organizational context to inform decisions around team structure, engagement and performance
Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes
Lead large-scale change management efforts around culture and process evolution
Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention
Manage day-to-day employee relations issues, including escalation to Employee Relations partners
Assess talent capabilities and development needs based on business strategy. Partner with Learning functional partners to create and deliver development experiences to help close gaps between current and future skill sets
Partner with Finance to align on headcount planning, workforce structure, and budget forecasting, ensuring people strategies are financially sound and support business goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in dedicated HRBP roles
Previous experience managing multiple client groups and prioritizing associated projects in a fast-paced and high volume, complex industry
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate business needs and proactively design people solutions aligned to strategy
Strong consultative and communication skills coupled with the ability to influence
Ability to think strategically and navigate complex matrix environments
Credible, proactive and trusted thought-partner who has built relationships and delivered results
Ability to thrive within ambiguity and drive complex projects
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly interpret data, identify trends, and recommend solutions
Preferred
Experience working in a large, corporate, matrixed environment
Personal interest in advanced technology a plus
Experience with Airtable, Smartsheets and PowerBI
Benefits
Medical
Financial
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
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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
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-08
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