Sr Manager, HR Business Partner

In partnership with the Head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and People and Culture teams in Burbank, create and evolve People & Culture strategies and infrastructure for the Vancouver studio, including organization design, talent management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, learning & development and HR policies and procedures

Drive people engagement strategies that align with business priorities and foster an environment where all employees are respected and valued

Integrate diversity and inclusion strategies and priorities into business plans in partnership with Opportunity and Inclusion team

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

Translate near and long-term operating goals into People & Culture strategies; initiate and implement the work with key stakeholders and functional partners to ensure appropriate solutions are delivered to address business strategies including Canadian tax credit compliance.

In partnership with Department Managers and Craft/Show Leaders, assess talent capabilities and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets

Work closely with WDAS communications teams to ensure the Vancouver studio internal comms are consistent, timely and localized

Represent the Vancouver studio as it relates to

Working with and alongside industry peers and advisors for sharing knowledge and best practices

Active participation in industry associations; monitor and drive key legislative progress and changes and assess their impact on the studio

Challenge the status quo; pursue different approaches to our work by demonstrating flexibility, nimbleness, transparency, agility and global thinking

Build effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders and clients at all levels of the organization and act as an effective bridge builder across all functions and levels within the organization

Lead, mentor and develop the local People & Culture team

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with the Head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and People and Culture teams in Burbank, create and evolve People & Culture strategies and infrastructure for the Vancouver studio, including organization design, talent management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, learning & development and HR policies and procedures

Drive people engagement strategies that align with business priorities and foster an environment where all employees are respected and valued

Integrate diversity and inclusion strategies and priorities into business plans in partnership with Opportunity and Inclusion team

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

Translate near and long-term operating goals into People & Culture strategies; initiate and implement the work with key stakeholders and functional partners to ensure appropriate solutions are delivered to address business strategies including Canadian tax credit compliance.

In partnership with Department Managers and Craft/Show Leaders, assess talent capabilities and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets

Work closely with WDAS communications teams to ensure the Vancouver studio internal comms are consistent, timely and localized

Represent the Vancouver studio as it relates to

Working with and alongside industry peers and advisors for sharing knowledge and best practices

Active participation in industry associations; monitor and drive key legislative progress and changes and assess their impact on the studio

Challenge the status quo; pursue different approaches to our work by demonstrating flexibility, nimbleness, transparency, agility and global thinking

Build effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders and clients at all levels of the organization and act as an effective bridge builder across all…