Manager, HR Business Partner

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Burbank, CA, USA
In-Office
139K-170K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Serve as a strategic and tactical HR Business Partner for live action and animation production teams, driving talent management, workforce planning, labor and employee relations, leadership coaching, change management, inclusion, and HR program delivery. Partner with leaders and HR functions, manage union-related matters, lead ad hoc projects, and use data and technology to improve processes and outcomes.
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Job Posting Title:

Manager, HR Business Partner

Req ID:

10156348

Job Description:

What you’ll do:

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. You will harmonize business goals with employee needs, to deliver innovative solutions that foster development, belonging, and well-being.

This position serves as a strategic and tactical partner to leaders and team members across client groups, helping drive people strategies that support business priorities. 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.

This role reports to the Director, HR Business Partner and your efforts will be key to our business objectives and long-term success for clients in Disney Entertainment Television and The Walt Disney Company!

  • 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 addressing 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

Basic Qualifications 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a 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

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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.

Job Posting Segment:

HR

Job Posting Primary Business:

HR Business Partners (Hendrix-Knapp)

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:

2026-07-24

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 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
  • 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
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The Company
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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