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Sr Mgr-Compensation

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138315 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Dec. 22, 2025

Job Summary:

Job Overview:As a Senior Manager, Compensation for Disney Experiences, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of compensation professionals, collaborating with stakeholders across the company, and driving strategic compensation initiatives.  Your expertise will be crucial in providing recommendations to senior leaders on compensation and regulatory matters, ensuring our compensation strategies align with Disney’s business goals and market conditions.  Your ability to think strategically, plan and prioritize, and collaborate effectively will contribute to the success of our compensation programs and impact how we attract, retain, and motivate our talent.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of compensation professionals, collaborating with stakeholders across the company, and driving strategic compensation initiatives. Your ability to think strategically, plan and prioritize, and collaborate effectively will be essential in ensuring the success of our compensation programs. This role matters because it directly impacts how we attract, retain, and motivate our talent, requiring skills such as strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and effective communication.

·         Lead and manage a team of compensation professionals, and partner with stakeholders across the company.

·         Work directly with senior leadership to address business needs, using a balanced approach that incorporates compensation philosophy, market conditions, and business strategies.

·         Drive strategic compensation initiatives and compensation projects by identifying and proactively addressing business needs with innovative solutions.

·         Drive change and decision-making through compelling storytelling and presentation of data and information to senior executives.

·         Provide thought partnership and education to clients and HR partners, connecting compensation to business and HR strategies.

·         Direct various teams, including compensation peers and other HR partners, on roles and responsibilities, processes, and timelines to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.

·         Play a leading role in change management efforts related to our compensation programs.

·         Collaborate with stakeholders to continually improve compensation processes and tools with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.

·         Inspire individual and business success by clarifying the organization's vision and strategies and inviting others to share in decision-making.

·         Define strategies, expectations, and priorities by making connections between your team's responsibilities and company-wide goals.

·         Provide continuous coaching and feedback, setting clear expectations, providing regular guidance, ensuring accountability, and rewarding accomplishments.

·         Develop self and others by encouraging the team to express their ideas, explore their interests, and stretch their skillsets and mindsets.

Required Qualifications:

·         Comprehensive knowledge of theory, design, and application of compensation concepts/programs, including formulating and evaluating variable pay programs.

·         Ability to consistently influence major work efforts of strategic importance.

·         Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to tell a compelling story to inform decisions.

·         Ability to explain complex issues effectively; strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.

·         Ability to communicate potentially controversial decisions with key stakeholders and clients in a manner that both persuades and ensures understanding.

·         Proven ability to work creatively in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

·         Experience with HR systems, including Workday and SAP, as well as demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.

·         Bachelor's degree required; Human Resources or Business degree preferred.

·         10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, human resources, or project management field.

·         3+ years of management experience with demonstrated leadership and ability to identify and develop talent.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Operations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or related industry experience.

·         Master's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience preferred.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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.

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