Director, HR Business Partner

Position: Director, Human Resources Business Partner (supporting The Walt Disney Studio)

Reports to: VP, Human Resources

Based in Burbank, CA The Director, HRBP will be responsible for supporting and enabling associated clients’ business strategy, enhancing the employee experience and fostering leadership success, in a highly complex and matrixed environment. In this role, you will partner with several client groups supporting The Walt Disney Studio.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to associated leaders on key organizational and people management areas. Lead all organization and HR initiatives in partnership with HR functional partners.
• Create and implement an HR roadmap that includes, but is not limited to: talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, talent planning and career development, leadership development, employee communications, compensation and rewards, diversity and inclusion, and learning.
• Partner with the Director of DE&I in designing and implementing client’ DEI strategy, including education and training of all employees.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to leaders on all organization, leadership, and human resources issues.
• Create compelling talent strategies to attract and retain highly qualified diverse talent.
• Leads the training/development strategies to close skill “gaps” between current and future skills and competencies.
• Analyze and interpret metrics to measure the success of HR strategies.
• Use workforce data and insights to tell compelling stories and influence leaders and partners to action.
• Partner with leaders to drive high performance teams and an engaged workforce.
• Provide relevant and contemporary human resources services that can range from strategy to implementation to support at the transactional level.
• Partner with Director of Labor Relations on all Union related topics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years in progressively responsible Human Resources or business leadership roles including direct involvement with senior business executives in high growth, entrepreneurial business environments.
• Possesses both strategic thinking capability and “hands on” HR plan implementation experience.
• Proven experience leading an effective, relevant HR team that delivers integrated business solutions, ideally in a creative environment; experience working in the Live Entertainment industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.
• Team collaborator who quickly builds trust and collaborative working relationships with business leaders and partners.
• Proven ability working in “the gray” and helping teams through uncertainty.
• Models excellent judgment and demonstrates the courage to take thoughtful risks that improve business performance.
• Be willing to adjust style and approach to best meet the needs of a high touch, fast-paced, nimble, creative environment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the employment relationship, including in a union environment.
• Commitment to actively being part of and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate inclusive behavior and maintaining a safe and professional working environment that fulfills Disney’s and inclusion efforts (e.g., recognizing and interrupting microaggressions & biases, participates in equity, diversity & inclusion, anti-harassment, and any other anti-bias training and workshops as required etc.).

Leadership Principles:

At Disney, we want leaders who lead so that people chose to follow.

• Captivate the Audience – Tell compelling stories. Disney leaders are authentic and connect with people through the power of story. They think globally with relentless customer focus. They maintain a clear vision for success in order to lead strategically and begin with the end in mind.
• Inspire Optimism – Motivate, develop and collaborate. Disney leaders consistently reinforce why success is possible. They build effective teams with strong relationships, maintain humility, invest in top talent and show appreciation. They demonstrate confidence, act decisively, expect excellence and drive results to realize shared success.
• Innovate with Courage – Invent our future, respect our past. Disney leaders set a tone of accountability while taking informed risks and using failures to learn. They are curious and inspire creativity. They identify disruptors, drive necessary change and seek to do the impossible while respecting Disney’s rich history, so that it’s iconic and newly created brands realize new heights.
• Act with Integrity and Inclusion – Do the right thing. Disney leaders are truthful, trustworthy, and reliable. They make a point to publicly appreciate differences and go out of their way to help others belong. Maintaining a respectful candor at all times, they proactively involve multiple perspectives when making critical decisions, act with sound judgment and treat everyone fairly to ensure Disney standards are upheld.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Ltd., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

The Walt Disney Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $188,900 to $241,500 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.