Manager, HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company seeks an HR Business Partner to enhance workforce initiatives and foster a positive environment in Burbank. You will drive talent retention and collaborate with leaders, using insights to align organizational goals. A successful candidate will have extensive HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree, as well as skills in consultancy and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience in Talent Management and Employee Lifecycle HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Guide workforce initiatives and consult with key partners.
• Develop strategic initiatives and optimize organizational development.
• Coach leaders to enhance team performance.

Skills

Consultancy skills

Influencing skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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 The Walt Disney Company!

• Guide and inspire workforce initiatives, while encouraging new ideas and consulting with key partners
• Anticipate needs and use project management skills, execute workforce strategies that ensure talent continuity and support organizational goals
• Use business insights to deliver proactive solutions aligned with organizational objectives
• Coach leaders to further professional development, grow leadership skills enhance team performance, and achieve impactful results
• Partner with leaders to drive change, adapt to shifting priorities, and optimize team performance
• Foster collaboration and innovation while building a supportive environment
• Enhance employee engagement through cultivating a positive and supportive work environment
• Build credibility and trust as a thought partner through honesty, integrity, authenticity and self-awareness
• Lead confidently in uncertainty and drive initiatives while resolving conflicts effectively
• Embrace technology and continuous learning to improve processes and outcomes

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• Experience in developing and driving talent management and full employee lifecycle HR activities within Organizational Development, Learning & Talent Solutions, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions, with a focus on balancing priorities
• Possess consultancy, influencing, and problem-solving skills while collaborating effectively with senior executives

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [e-mail] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $137,100.00 to $167,500.00 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.