HR Business Partner

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Glendale, CA, USA
In-Office
105K-128K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Partners with Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology leadership to deliver HR strategies and services. Responsibilities include organization design, talent and performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, change management, leader coaching, HR project management, workforce analytics, and cross-functional HR collaboration. The role analyzes HR trends, advises on people initiatives, resolves employee concerns, and influences leadership decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

HR Business Partner

Req ID:

10152578

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product and Technology is looking for a HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR Team! DEEP&T is a global tech organization that provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s premium streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and other industry leading products that showcase Disney’s unmatched content and characters across our brands and franchises.
The HR Business Partner contributes to defining and implementing a Human Resource strategy which aligns and integrates the client strategy and objectives. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology client teams by developing and delivering integrated and inclusive HR Services such as: Strategy Development, Organization Design, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change & Transition Management and Functional HR Integration. This role reports to the Director, People & Culture Business Partner.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the point of contact with the business client groups to implement effective Human Resources solutions to business issues, strategies and initiatives

  • Understands the business and plays a significant role in driving the people initiatives aligned to the business strategy

  • Delivers HR services to clients resulting in a seamless point of contact to the broader HR organization and ensuring successful integration of functional partner initiatives and expertise

  • Acts as project manager for assigned HR initiatives and special projects across the client groups. Initiatives may include performance management, talent planning, compensation planning, career development and organization design

  • Manages day-to-day HR issues for assigned client groups. As a strategic business partner, ensures that HR solutions add value to the client’s organization and frequently solicits feedback to that end

  • Serves as a credible partner and “one stop shop” for employees to voice concerns, ask questions and request assistance

  • Handles employee relations issues for assigned client groups, escalating complex or unique employee relations issues to Senior Manager and Employee Relations team

  • Works in direct partnership with HRBPs from other areas to ensure a consistent and seamless service

  • Coaches business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development

  • Collaborates with HR Partners, leveraging their expertise to execute human resources strategies and enable business objectives and drive business growth

  • Analyzes trends and metrics, collaborates with HR functional experts to develop solutions, make recommendations and develop programs to optimally support the people needs of client groups

  • Maintains an effective level of business literacy to provide a consultative approach to deliver HR services. Leverage HR / business skills and knowledge to challenge or influence leadership in decision-making processes

  • Identifies issues that require escalation

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Human Resources

  • Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills

  • Demonstrated strong integration and strategic planning skills

  • Experience analyzing data, deriving key insights, and using data to tell stories

  • Strong Excel skills, including experience using formulas, pivot tables and graphs to organize, assess and present data

  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to dig into the details to identify and solve problems

  • Resourceful; finds ways to help clients navigate complex situations, where answers are not clear cut; learns from client inquiries to determine where additional training or communications may be necessary

  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including experience creating presentations

  • Proven knowledge of HR industry practices

  • Demonstrated strong facilitation and presentation skills

  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner within a diverse organization to help drive business results

  • Proven ability to manage conflict and the courage to challenge organizational thinking

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven TWDC functional HR experience

  • Proven consulting and/or change management experience

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources Management or related discipline.

Preferred Education

  • MBA or Masters in Organizational Development, Leadership

Additional Information

This position is with the legal entity of The Walt Disney Company.  Disney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $104,800 to $128,000 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.

Job Posting Segment:

People & Culture

Job Posting Primary Business:

HR Business Partners (HR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

HRBP/Generalist

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in Human Resources
  • Experience managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills
  • Strong integration and strategic planning skills
  • Experience analyzing data, deriving key insights, and using data to tell stories
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and graphs
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Resourcefulness in navigating complex client situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation creation
  • Knowledge of HR industry practices
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to influence and partner within a diverse organization
  • Ability to manage conflict and challenge organizational thinking
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline
  • TWDC functional HR experience
  • Consulting and/or change management experience
  • MBA or Master's degree in Organizational Development or Leadership

The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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HQ: Burbank, CA
219,548 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.

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