Manager, HR Business Partner (San Jose)

Job 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 disciplinesBuild credibility and trust as a thought partner through integrity, authenticity and self-awarenessPartner with labor relations, employee relations, leaders, and employees to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and addressing union related matters effectivelyAnticipate business needs and execute workforce strategies using strong planning and prioritization to ensure talent continuity and support organizational goalsLeverage business insights to deliver proactive solutions aligned with organizational objectivesCoach and develop leaders to strengthen leadership capability, enhance team performance, and drive meaningful resultsPartner with leaders to navigate change, adapt to shifting priorities, and optimize team performanceFoster collaboration and innovation while creating a high performing team environmentLead 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 neededEmbrace technology and continuous learning to improve processes and outcomesBasic QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience as a HR Business Partner or equivalent roleExperience 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 RelationsPreferred 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 solutionsPossess consultancy, influencing, and problem-solving skills while collaborating effectively with senior executivesExcellent computer skills including experience with Windows, Co-Pilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS OutlookEducation:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceThe 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.