Director, People & Culture Business Partner (Corporate)

Job Posting Title:

Director, People & Culture Business Partner (Corporate)

Req ID:

10154539

Job Description:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. 

Responsible for development and implementation of human resources and organization strategies and plans to help drive the successful execution of The Walt Disney Company’s Corporate organizations human resources strategies.  Provides leadership to the direct reports and other leaders at all levels for a variety of Corporate functional heads on all human resource and organization opportunities. Lead large scale organizational change and development initiatives in collaboration with diverse groups of stakeholders in Corporate and across the company. Develop contemporary workplace practices and strategies. Through trust, collaboration, creative problem solving, and influence, you will enhance people’s effectiveness, develop strategic initiatives, optimize organizational development, drive talent retention, integrate People & Culture functions, and promote inclusion and belonging. Your efforts will be key to our business objectives and long-term success for clients in Corporate Controllership and The Walt Disney Company!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated human capital strategy that proactively addresses all major People & Culture areas: talent acquisition, organization development, performance management, talent planning and career development, leadership development, employee communications, compensation and rewards, learning, etc.

• Lead transformative initiatives while aligning with organizational goals, by embracing change, adapting to evolving priorities, and remaining resilient

• Develop innovative solutions for complex business goals, by utilizing business insights, financial principles, and competitive trends

• Provide contemporary and value-added human resources business delivery; with both high touch, client focused internal consulting, strong metric driven service and transaction support components (operationally strong).

• Provide expert advice and counsel to leaders on all organization and human resources issues

• Personally lead all organization and People & Culture initiatives

• Lead peers across the company when common functional talent strategies are developed and executed by Corporate leaders

• Lead the implementation of all key company-wide human capital platform projects; e.g. learning platform, performance management and talent planning for client groups

• In partnership with Talent Acquisition team, develops the internal and external recruitment and planning strategies to meet needs of various corporate organizations

• Leads the development of the training/development strategies to close skill “gaps” between current and future skill sets and competencies.

• Leads the development and alignment of key human resources practices to help drive business results.

• Partners with leadership in aligning all human resources systems to drive desired business results.

• Leverages the Corporate People & Culture groups, proactively partners with broader People & Culture team to share best practices, People & Culture strategy / delivery.

• Manages and directs external consultants and resources in all change management and human resources strategies and activities.

• Establishes key metrics to drive measure and reinforce high service levels and internal consulting deliverables from the human resources function and to also measure the success of human capital strategies.

• Leads ongoing succession and development planning for the client groups in partnership with VP Corporate People & Culture

• Conducts ongoing reviews of the assigned organization’s organizational design and propose changes to enhance operations

• Develops and administers employee performance management programs, plans and advises the assigned organization’s management in the carrying out of performance management and employee development plans

• Consults with the assigned organization’s management in aligning performance management and reward recommendations

• Provides ongoing performance coaching and feedback to the assigned organization’s leaders regarding issues of managerial style, communications, and employee and peer interactions

• Interviews candidates for key operational or leadership roles within the assigned organization

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 plus years in increasingly responsible Human Resources roles including direct involvement with senior business executives in high growth, entrepreneurial business environments; preferably with consumer oriented/technology based companies.

• Significant experience and proven track record in organizational development and change management processes

• Experience at building a strong, contemporary and value-added People & Culture team

• Previous experience in large scale organizational transformations

• Strong experience in the creation and execution of communication strategies

• Global (international) human resources background.

• Track record of influencing executives, mid-level and senior management

• Possesses both strategic thinking capability and “hands on” People & Culture plan implementation experience

• Strong influence, interpersonal skills and overall leadership capability

• Strong conceptual ability coupled with a proven track record of implementing People & Culture and organization initiatives.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the employment relationship

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or a related discipline

Company Overview:

At Corporate, you’ll team with the best in the business to build one of the most innovative global businesses in any industry. Uniquely positioned at the center of an exciting, multi-faceted Company, the forward-thinkers at Disney Corporate constantly pursue new ideas and technologies to help the Company’s many businesses drive value, all the while gaining something valuable from the experience themselves. Come see the most interesting Company from the most interesting point of view.   

Additional Information:

This position is a legal entity of The Walt Disney Company, an equal opportunity employer. 

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $203,600.00 - $248,800.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:

People & Culture, Intl, Corp, & DTC Business Partners

Job Posting Primary Business:

People & Culture, Intl, Corp, & DTC Business Partners

Primary Job Posting Category:

HRBP/Generalist

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-26