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Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

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The Walt Disney Company

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years as an HR Business Partner, experience with executives, and skills in strategy, talent management, and change management. A Bachelor's is required; an MBA is preferred.
  • You will coach leaders on HR practices, assess organizational performance, develop talent strategies, drive diversity initiatives, and facilitate business strategies to enhance employee engagement and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic environment, with specific experience in strategy development, organizational design, talent management and change management.
  • Experience working with senior executives in an “influence-without-authority” role.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place.
  • Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought-partner (builds relationships, delivers results).
  • Independent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to balance business partnering skills with employee advocacy.
  • Possesses both critical thinking capability and hands-on HR business plan implementation experience.
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Human Resources Management or related discipline.
  • MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work with HR, Employees and Leaders to create a place where employees want to work and can be successful as their authentic selves.
  • Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the client organizations and the business, in the interest of building effective and productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization.
  • Proactively assess business and organizational performance to recommend and drive action through a consultative, “influence without authority” approach.
  • Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
  • Plan and lead organization design projects to streamline and implement new structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands.
  • Assess organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives.
  • Coach business leaders on key organizational and management issues.
  • Plan and facilitate work sessions to develop business strategies (i.e. vision, mission, value, objectives) that help support organizational focus, efficiency, speed, and business results.
  • Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career / succession planning, talent movement and retention, leveraging rigorous workforce analytics and insights.
  • Collaborate with recruitment, with a strong focus on acquiring and retaining top talent and on building pipeline for future needs.
  • Use understanding of individual and organizational dynamics to facilitate talent movement into and throughout the organization.
  • Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention.
  • Assess employee training and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Manager HR Business Partner?

The primary responsibility is to shape the employee experience and ensure the company’s talent grows in meaningful ways by leading and facilitating HR services for various Technology groups within Disney Experiences.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic environment is required.

What type of educational background is preferred for this role?

An MBA or relevant graduate degree is preferred, although a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline is required.

Is experience with senior executives necessary for this role?

Yes, the role requires experience working with senior executives in an “influence-without-authority” capacity.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include critical thinking, the ability to manage ambiguity, strong business partnering abilities, and experience in strategy development, organizational design, talent management, and change management.

Will the Manager HR Business Partner be involved in talent acquisition?

Yes, collaborating with recruitment to acquire and retain top talent and building a pipeline for future needs is part of the responsibilities.

How does this role promote diversity and inclusion?

The Manager is responsible for developing integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development, and retention.

What is the preferred work style for the Manager HR Business Partner?

An independent work style is preferred, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision.

What kind of organizational projects might the Manager lead?

The Manager may lead organization design projects to streamline and implement new structures, roles, and processes that support rapidly shifting business demands.

What approach should the Manager take when assessing organizational performance?

The Manager should assess organizational performance systematically by defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions to support client business objectives.

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The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!