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 Manager, People & Culture Business Partner, you will be instrumental in creating an engaging work environment that ignites leadership success, inspires transformative change, and drives business results. This role serves as a strategic and tactical partner to leaders and team members, helping drive people strategies that support business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the business and provide comprehensive, consultative support across core People & Culture disciplines.
• Build credibility and trust as a thought partner through integrity, authenticity, and self-awareness.
• Partner with labor relations, employee relations, leaders, and employees to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and address union-related matters effectively.
• Anticipate business needs and execute workforce strategies using strong planning and prioritization to ensure talent continuity and support organizational goals.
• Leverage business insights to deliver proactive solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen leadership capability, enhance team performance, and drive meaningful results.
• Partner with leaders to navigate change, adapt to shifting priorities, and optimize team performance.
• Foster collaboration and innovation while creating a high-performing team environment.
• Lead with confidence in uncertainty and drive initiatives forward while resolving conflicts effectively.
• Guide and inspire workforce initiatives by bringing forward new ideas and partnering closely with key partners, including leading ad hoc projects as needed.
• Embrace technology and continuous learning to improve processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of 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, Talent & Growth, Talent Connection, Opportunity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations.

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 analyze, synthesize, and effectively present complex data to develop innovative solutions.
• Possess consultancy, influencing, and problem-solving skills while collaborating effectively with senior executives.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Windows, Co-Pilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $139,200.00 to $170,000.00 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.