Manager, HR Business Partner
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10156348 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jul. 24, 2026Job Summary:
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.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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. 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.