Sr Manager, People & Culture Business Partner
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10154368 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jun. 29, 2026Job Summary:
The Sr. Manager, P&C Business Partner for Studio Marketing is a strategic, forward-looking P&C professional who partners with marketing executives and leaders across Creative Advertising, Strategy, Publicity, Partnerships & Events to shape an exceptional employee experience.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant, translating marketing and audience priorities into integrated HR strategies that enable teams to deliver breakthrough campaigns and world‑class storytelling at scale. You will work closely with a 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&C Business Partner, you will provide strategic P&C leadership to multiple Studios Marketing client groups, aligning talent strategies with business priorities across theatrical and streaming marketing. 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 that anticipate evolving 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 with PC Centers of Excellence (O&I, OD, T&G, Compensation, TC, People Insights) and cross-segment marketing teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Use workforce analytics and business insights to inform org effectiveness, talent decisions, and resource planning.
Champion inclusive talent strategies that reflect diverse audiences and ensure equitable practices across the team.
Coach leaders to strengthen clarity, 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 in HR, organizational development, training, or talent management.
Proven experience as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting complex, matrixed organizations.
Strong ability to translate business priorities into actionable HR strategies.
Expertise in organizational design, change management, and large-scale transformation.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders as a trusted advisor.
Experience leveraging workforce 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 supporting creative, media, entertainment focused 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.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures 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.