Sr Manager, HR Business Partner

The Walt Disney Company

Jan 12

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
People, HR & Administration
Business, Operations & Strategy
Burbank

Requirements

7+ years of experience in human resources, organization development, training, or related talent management field
3+ years of leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place.
Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform and develop people strategies.
Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results).
Demonstrated experience and ability to balance business partnering skills with employee advocacy.
Ability to manage high level of complexity with degree of independence, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision
Experience leading and managing large scale projects
Experience supporting technology clients a plus

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains an intimate understanding of the client organizations and the business, in the interest of building effective and productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization.
Plans and leads organization design projects to streamline and implement new structures, roles and/or processes that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands.
Proactively assesses business and organizational performance to recommend and drive action through a consultative, “influence without authority” approach.
Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
Drive diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization, personally and programmatically.
Assesses organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives.
Coaches business leaders on key organizational and management issues.
Plans and facilitates work sessions to develop business strategies (i.e. vision, mission, value, objectives) that help support organizational focus, efficiency, speed, and business results.
Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career / succession planning, talent movement and retention, leveraging rigorous workforce analytics and insights.
Partners with recruitment, focusing on acquiring and retaining top talent and on building pipeline for future needs.
Uses understanding of individual and organizational dynamics to facilitate talent movement into and throughout the organization.
Develops thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention.
Assesses employee training and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets.
Leverages key specialty HR partners (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Compensation, Talent Acquisition and People Insights) to inform and develop HR strategies.
Leads a small team of HR professionals; coaches, guides and develops team with emphasis on career, employee engagement and a focus on well-being.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner at Disney?

The primary responsibility is to shape the employee experience, ensuring talent growth and success for both business leaders and HR.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources, organization development, training, or a related talent management field is required.

What level of leadership experience is expected for a candidate?

Candidates should have at least 3 years of leadership experience.

What is the hiring range for this position?

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $165,700 to $202,500 per year.

Are there opportunities for team development in this role?

Yes, the Sr. Manager will lead a small team of HR professionals and is expected to coach, guide, and develop the team with an emphasis on career growth and employee engagement.

What types of projects will the Sr. Manager be leading?

The Sr. Manager will plan and lead organization design projects aimed at creating efficiency and supporting rapidly shifting business demands.

How does the role contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

The Sr. Manager is responsible for driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization, both personally and programmatically.

Will there be opportunities for talent acquisition collaboration?

Yes, the Sr. Manager will partner with recruitment to focus on acquiring and retaining top talent and building a pipeline for future needs.

Is experience supporting technology clients considered beneficial for this position?

Yes, experience supporting technology clients is considered a plus for this role.

What is the expectation around managing ambiguity in this role?

The role requires a demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity, dealing with issues that may not always have established processes or systems in place.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!