HR Business Partner

This is a Full Time Job

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner contributes to defining and implementing a Human Resource strategy which aligns and integrates the client strategy and objectives. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology client teams by developing and delivering integrated and inclusive HR Services such as: Strategy Development, Organization Design, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change & Transition Management and Functional HR Integration. This role reports to the Director, People & Culture Business Partner.

Responsibilities
• Serves as the point of contact with the business client groups to implement effective Human Resources solutions to business issues, strategies and initiatives
• Understands the business and plays a significant role in driving the people initiatives aligned to the business strategy
• Delivers HR services to clients resulting in a seamless point of contact to the broader HR organization and ensuring successful integration of functional partner initiatives and expertise
• Acts as project manager for assigned HR initiatives and special projects across the client groups. Initiatives may include performance management, talent planning, compensation planning, career development and organization design
• Manages day-to-day HR issues for assigned client groups. As a strategic business partner, ensures that HR solutions add value to the client's organization and frequently solicits feedback to that end
• Serves as a credible partner and ''one stop shop'' for employees to voice concerns, ask questions and request assistance
• Handles employee relations issues for assigned client groups, escalating complex or unique employee relations issues to Senior Manager and Employee Relations team
• Works in direct partnership with HRBPs from other areas to ensure a consistent and seamless service
• Coaches business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Collaborates with HR Partners, leveraging their expertise to execute human resources strategies and enable business objectives and drive business growth
• Analyzes trends and metrics, collaborates with HR functional experts to develop solutions, make recommendations and develop programs to optimally support the people needs of client groups
• Maintains an effective level of business literacy to provide a consultative approach to deliver HR services. Leverage HR / business skills and knowledge to challenge or influence leadership in decision-making processes
• Identifies issues that require escalation

Basic Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills
• Demonstrated strong integration and strategic planning skills
• Experience analyzing data, deriving key insights, and using data to tell stories
• Strong Excel skills, including experience using formulas, pivot tables and graphs to organize, assess and present data
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to dig into the details to identify and solve problems
• Resourceful; finds ways to help clients navigate complex situations, where answers are not clear cut; learns from client inquiries to determine where additional training or communications may be necessary
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including experience creating presentations
• Proven knowledge of HR industry practices
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner within a diverse organization to help drive business results
• Proven ability to manage conflict and the courage to challenge organizational thinking

Preferred Qualifications
• Proven TWDC functional HR experience
• Proven consulting and/or change management experience

Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources Management or related discipline.

Preferred Education
• MBA or Masters in Organizational Development, Leadership

Additional Information

This position is with the legal entity of The Walt Disney Company.