Manager, HR Business Partner

Walt Disney; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Manager, HR Business Partner to drive HR initiatives and support business needs. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a culture of growth and inclusion. Your expertise in navigating complex environments and implementing innovative HR strategies will be critical in aligning workforce initiatives with long-term goals. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on talent management and employee engagement, all while being part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Financial incentives

Flexible work hours

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HRBP roles with strong consultative skills.
• Ability to navigate complex environments and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VPs to provide comprehensive HR support across the organization.
• Lead change management efforts and promote diversity and inclusion.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Consultative Skills

Organizational Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Talent Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Smartsheets

PowerBI

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Manager, HR Business Partner

Req ID:

10118099

Job Description:

As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing on human resources strategies to support the needs of the business. The Manager will lead and facilitate HR programs and strategies in support of Tech client groups through collaboration with the clients, HR Partners, and other cross-functional business partners. You will serve as a consultant to business leaders on talent matters, including organizational effectiveness, leader effectiveness, organizational design, learning needs/opportunities, and conflict resolution. Lead transformative and agile workforce initiatives, aligning with the organization's long-term goals, while swiftly embracing change and adapting to complex evolving priorities.

This role requires a thoughtful and strategic Manager, HR Business Partner who can bring structure to ambiguity, anticipate needs, and drive forward-looking people plans that align with business priorities.

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 assess 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large, corporate, matrixed environment.
• Personal interest in advanced technology a plus.
• Experience working with union populations a plus.
• Experience with Smartsheets and PowerBI.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $137,100 to $167,500 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

Job Posting Segment: Human Resources

Job Posting Primary Business: HR-HRBP Teams

Primary Job Posting Category: HRBP/Generalist

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2025-04-14