The Walt Disney Company

Manager, HR Business Partner

The Walt Disney Company$145K — $178K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent role
  • Strong consultative and communication skills
  • Strategic thinker with ability to navigate complex environments
  • Credible and proactive thought-partner with relationship-building skills
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Execute HR strategies to support business needs
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
  • Act as a consultant for business leadership on talent matters
  • Implement employee engagement strategies
  • Oversee large-scale change management initiatives
  • Develop approaches to promote diversity and inclusion
  • Facilitate the application and improvement of HR programs

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits
  • Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included
  • Comprehensive support for employee wellbeing
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in a diverse and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Manager, HR Business Partner

Req ID:


Job Description:

As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing on human resources strategies to support the needs of the business. The Manager will lead and facilitate HR programs and strategies in support of the Disney Advertising Sales client group through collaboration with the clients, HR partners, and other cross-functional business partners. You will serve as a consultant to business leaders on talent matters, including organizational effectiveness, leader effectiveness, organizational design, learning needs/opportunities and conflict resolution. Lead transformative and agile workforce initiatives, aligning with the organization's long-term goals, while swiftly embracing change and adapting to complex evolving priorities.
  • Leverage partnerships and business acumen to enable the creation and implementation of strategies in alignment with business priorities and goals
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients on all levels
  • Foster leadership success as a proactive thought partner serving as a consultant during periods of change management, as well as leveraging business data, metrics and external market insights to inform decisions
  • Implement employee engagement strategies to foster an environment based on respect and values
  • Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management by assessing organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing solutions in support of business objectives
  • Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes
  • Lead large-scale change management efforts around culture and process evolution
  • Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention
  • Facilitate the consistent application, implementation and improvement of Human Resources programs
  • Manage day-to-day employee relations issues, including escalation to Employee Relations partners


Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent role
  • Strong consultative and communication skills coupled with the ability to influence
  • Ability to think strategically and navigate complex matrix environments
  • Credible, proactive and trusted thought-partner who has built relationships and delivered results
  • Ability to thrive within ambiguity and drive complex projects


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Expertise in creatively solving complex business problems by harnessing data to craft compelling narratives and implement innovative solutions
  • Ability to assess organizational design needs, provide recommendations, and implement applicable solutions


Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $145,800.00 to $178,000.00 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 (Collins)

Primary Job Posting Category:
HRBP/Generalist

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-23

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.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
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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