Talent Solutions Manager

Job ID 10129568 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 02, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role:

The Talent Solutions Manager is a critical role within the Broader Studio HR team. Acting as a partner and strategist, we partner heavily with HR Business partners, other functions with HR as well as business leaders. The focus of this role is to support creating a performance culture, help build and drive all aspects of talent intelligence and support/lead any broader talent initiatives

You will act as a consultant to the business and builds and executes solutions that align with the Studio’s unique business needs, culture, and objectives. You should possess strong business acumen as well as experience in but not limited to succession planning, talent development, performance management, culture and retention work, and change management.

What You Will Do:

Build, manage and continuously improve solutions that attract, develop and retain key talent in collaboration with TWDC and Studio HR partners, inclusive of approaches such as:
- Creating the framework for the HR team to identify of high-performing, high-potential talent to provide focused for development and retention efforts
- Facilitation of assessments to prepare development plans for key talent
- Consult and support onboarding and retention best practices to better enable business leaders and HR partners
- Build in partnership with LTS Director and execute on development Experiences for high-performing leaders
Manage and continuously improve the Studio’s performance and talent / succession planning processes, including sustainment of and new initiatives to support quality conversations and a culture of career discussions and feedback
Consult with HRBPs to develop talent solutions focused on current and forecasted Line of Business needs, influencing and managing across a set of diverse and complex businesses
Manage data and technology systems associated with talent planning & prioritization
Equip HRBPs with relevant tools / resources to integrate talent priorities into their day-to-day work
Partner with Diversity & Inclusion to integrate inclusion priorities into Studio and Line of Business talent strategies, practices and planning
Collaborate with TWDC Talent Solutions to implement enterprise-wide talent strategies in alignment with Studio priorities
Partner with full Learning & Talent Solutions team to design and facilitate development programs in support of talent priorities.

Skills and Qualifications:

5 or more years of experience in human resources, talent management, diversity and inclusion, organization development or equivalent field/experience
Prior experience developing and implementing large-scale / business unit-wide talent/HR initiatives
Prior experience facilitating development sessions
Proven experience partnering/leading cross-functional (HRBP, Learning, OD, Diversity, Compensation, etc.) teams to design integrated talent management or HR strategies
Knowledge and experience in using data and analytics to tell stories and influence leaders to act and drive change
Prior experience consulting and building community/best practice sharing across multi-faceted businesses

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Thinks strategically, synthesizes complex data and develops innovative solutions
Understands industry standards, best practices, and trends related to talent management, and aligns approaches to work with Studio / Line of Business needs, cultures, and objectives
Skilled in working with and influencing leaders across a variety of disciplines
Manages complex projects that cut across multiple business units including (but not limited to):
- Performance management
- Talent and succession planning
- High-potential talent development programs
Organizes and facilitates high performing project teams (non-direct reports) to succeed in a collaborative and fast paced environment
Models’ excellent judgment and demonstrate the courage to take smart risks to achieve innovative approaches to work
Embraces teamwork and builds interpersonal relationships with clients and colleagues

Education:

BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business or equivalent field/experience
Coaching certification preferred

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $124,900.00 to $152,500.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

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