The Walt Disney Company

HR Business Partner

The Walt Disney Company$104K — $128K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Human Resources experience
  • Strong project management skills with prioritization expertise
  • Excellent integration and strategic planning capabilities
  • Proficient in data analysis, storytelling through data
  • Advanced Excel skills for data organization and presentation
  • Meticulous attention to detail for problem identification
  • Resourceful with strong client navigation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in presentations
  • In-depth knowledge of current HR industry practices
  • Exceptional facilitation and presentation abilities
  • Effectively solves problems and makes decisions
  • Influential in diverse organizational settings
  • Confident in conflict management and challenging organizational norms

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary HR point of contact for business client groups, delivering tailored solutions
  • Drive people initiatives that align with business objectives through a deep understanding of operations
  • Provide comprehensive HR services, ensuring integration and effectiveness of functional partners
  • Manage HR initiatives and special projects related to performance, talent, and organization
  • Oversee daily HR issues, ensuring solutions add value and obtaining client feedback
  • Serve as a reliable resource for employees to voice concerns and seek assistance
  • Resolve employee relations matters, escalating complex issues when necessary
  • Collaborate with other HRBPs for consistent service delivery
  • Coach leaders on HR policies, fostering engagement and continuous development
  • Work with HR experts to harness strategies that enhance business growth
  • Analyze HR data and trends, designing programs to meet client group needs
  • Maintain business literacy to enhance HR consultation and support decision-making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage options
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and sick leave
  • Employee discounts on Disney products and services
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title:

HR Business Partner

Req ID:

Job Description:

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

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

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

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Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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