Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We deliver unparalleled experiences to people around the world! As a HR Business Partner, you will be instrumental in creating an engaging work environment that ignites leadership success, inspires transformative change and drives business results. You will harmonize business goals with employee needs, to deliver innovative solutions that foster development, belonging, and well-being.

Disney’s leaders are foundational to the world’s premier entertainment company, home of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. Our leaders have an unwavering dedication to inspiring our employees, Cast, and Crew to deliver the Magic that only Disney can. They are proud custodians of our Brand, fuel the transformative power of storytelling, uphold our strong legacy while fearlessly embracing the future, and foster good around the world in our communities.

Through trust, collaboration, creative problem solving, and influence, you will enhance people effectiveness, develop strategic initiatives, optimize organizational development, drive talent retention, integrate HR functions, and promote inclusion and belonging.

Your efforts will be key to our business objectives and long-term success for clients in Disney Entertainment Television and The Walt Disney Company!

This role reports to the Director, HR Business Partner and supports the live action and animation Production organizations within Disney Branded Television.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the consistent application, implementation, and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs (e.g., merit and promotion planning, performance management, employee relations, career development, headcount planning, etc.)

• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including production teams, technology partners, labor relations, legal, payroll, and fellow HR partners throughout the Company in order to drive business and HR initiatives and priorities forward.

• Lead a high-performing team by encouraging creativity and collaboration, building trust as a credible partner, and understanding your impact. (Instills Trust)

• Elevate the employee experience by utilizing data driven insights to continuously improve talent

• Support all employees as a coach, counselor, and mentor – fostering their growth and development.

• Partner with labor relations, leaders, employees to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and addressing union related matters effectively.

• Adapt quickly to changing demands, develop and implement strategic workforce plans that align with business goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with business leaders to forecast future workforce needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.

• Manage complex employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by effectively managing a high volume of inquiries and working with partners and stakeholders to resolve matters.

• Foster an environment that ensures alignment and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, decision-making skills and continuous improvement process skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent role

• You position yourself as credible. You garner respect, act with integrity, and keep commitments.

• Given the nature of the client, you know how to maintain a high sense of discretion and sensitivity to the work.

• You are proactive. You have a point of view, challenge assumptions, and take initiative with courage and confidence

• You are a trusted thought-partner. You build relationships and delivers results.

• You are a proven self-starter. You see the big picture but handle the details with ease.

• You can manage multiple clients and prioritize complex projects in a fast-paced and high volume, matrixed environment.

• You are an effective consultant. You build awareness on key organizational issues, as well as consensus for relevant solutions. You guide stakeholders to drive org improvement and change.

• You maintain a broad view of the business and deliver solutions that balance individual client and overall Studio needs.

• You manage and thrive within ambiguity.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with unionized employees, particularly in the entertainment industry, with a strong understanding of union contracts and collective bargaining agreements.

• Ability to address complex business problems by using data to craft compelling narratives and drive innovative solutions (Creative Problem Solving, Data Analysis)

• Experience in leading and developing a team

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $165,700 to $202,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.