The Walt Disney Company

Sr Manager, People & Culture Business Partner

The Walt Disney Company  •  $168k - $205k/yr  •  California (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Manager, People & Culture Business Partner

Req ID:

10154368

The Sr. Manager,P&CBusiness Partner for Studio Marketing is a strategic, forward-lookingP&C professionalwho partners with marketing executives and leaders acrossCreativeAdvertising,Strategy,Publicity, Partnerships & Eventsto shape an exceptional employee experience.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant, translating marketingand audience priorities into integrated HR strategies that enable teams to deliver breakthrough campaigns andworldclassstorytelling at scale. You willwork closely witha team of HR professionals, ensuring solutions are data-driven, inclusive, and aligned with Disney’s values and creative ambition.

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Manager,P&CBusiness Partner, you will provide strategicP&Cleadership to multiple Studios Marketing client groups, aligning talent strategies with business priorities across theatricalandstreamingmarketing.This role drives organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and cultural transformation within a fast-paced, highly collaborative marketing environment where creativity, speed, and audience impact are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Envision and design forward-looking org and talent strategies thatanticipateevolving marketing models, audience behaviors, and industry trends.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on organization design, team effectiveness, leadership capability, and change management to enable high-performing marketing organizations.

  • Drive workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, development, performance management, succession planning, and retention strategies tailored to dynamic marketing teams.

  • Support teams responsible for campaign strategy, creative development, ,and audience engagement by aligning talent strategies with campaign cycles and business priorities.

  • Collaborate closely withPCCenters of Excellence (O&I, OD,T&G, Compensation, TC, People Insights) and cross-segment marketing teams to deliver integrated solutions.
    Use workforce analyticsand business insights toinform orgeffectiveness, talent decisions, and resource planning.

  • Champion inclusive talent strategies that reflect diverse audiences and ensureequitablepractices acrossthe team.

  • Coach leadersto strengthenclarity, accountability, and effectiveness while navigating change in a high-visibility, high-pressure marketing environment.

  • Create an environment where Disney values come to life,encouraging innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and authenticity across marketing teams

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience inHR, organizationaldevelopment, training, or talent management

  • Proven experience as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting complex, matrixed organizations

  • Strong ability to translatebusiness priorities into actionable HR strategies

  • Expertise inorganizational design, change management, and large-scale transformation

  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders asa trusted advisor

  • Experienceleveragingworkforce data and analytics to inform decisions

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supportingcreative, media, entertainmentfocused organizations.

  • Experience with SAP, Workday, or similar HR systems

  • Advanced education or certifications in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related disciplines.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $168,200 to $205,400 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:

TWDSHR

Job Posting Primary Business:

HR-HRBP

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:

2026-06-29

The Walt Disney Company

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.

Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Burbank, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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