Manager, HR Business Partner

Manager, HR Business PartnerApply Now Apply Later Job ID 10155581 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jul. 23, 2026Job Summary:

At Disney, we are storytellers who make the impossible possible, delivering unparalleled experiences to people around the world. As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in creating a magical workplace where every employee is a valued part of the story. This position ignites leadership success, inspires transformative change, and drives business results. By harmonizing business goals with employee needs, it delivers innovative solutions that foster development, belonging, and well-being.

We take a people-centric approach, making decisions and guiding work equally by business and employee experience impact. We prioritize ideas, valuing novel concepts highly and looking outside for what's new. We measure what matters, questioning initiatives if they can't be measured and clearly articulate the business and people value.

As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing on human resources strategies to support the needs of the business. The Manager will lead and facilitate HR programs and strategies in support of the Disney Advertising Sales client group through collaboration with the clients, HR partners, and other cross-functional business partners. You will serve as a consultant to business leaders on talent matters, including organizational effectiveness, leader effectiveness, organizational design, learning needs/opportunities and conflict resolution. Lead transformative and agile workforce initiatives, aligning with the organization's long-term goals, while swiftly embracing change and adapting to complex evolving priorities.

• Leverage partnerships and business acumen to enable the creation and implementation of strategies in alignment with business priorities and goals
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients on all levels
• Foster leadership success as a proactive thought partner serving as a consultant during periods of change management, as well as leveraging business data, metrics and external market insights to inform decisions
• Implement employee engagement strategies to foster an environment based on respect and values
• Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management by assessing organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing solutions in support of business objectives
• Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes

• Lead large-scale change management efforts around culture and process evolution

• Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention
• Facilitate the consistent application, implementation and improvement of Human Resources programs
• Manage day-to-day employee relations issues, including escalation to Employee Relations partners

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• Strong consultative and communication skills coupled with the ability to influence
• Ability to think strategically and navigate complex matrix environments
• Credible, proactive and trusted thought-partner who has built relationships and delivered results
• Ability to thrive within ambiguity and drive complex projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in creatively solving complex business problems by harnessing data to craft compelling narratives and implement innovative solutions
• Ability to assess organizational design needs, provide recommendations, and implement applicable solutions

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $145,800.00 to $178,000.00 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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, 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.