Director, Talent Management-Talent Planning & Intelligence

Job ID 10109677 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Dec. 31, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Talent Management team is a part of the Learning and Talent Solutions COE, responsible for the development of Talent Management philosophies, processes, and tools, and manages the work from concept stage through implementation and measurement.

The Director, Talent Management - Talent Planning & Intelligence is responsible for Talent Intelligence, Performance Management, Talent Planning, Succession Planning, and Accelerated Development Planning. They will act as a central hub of talent practices and data - partnering closely across Learning & Development and Career Development, and Internal Talent Mobility. They’ll oversee the global redesign of major talent practices such as performance management and talent planning to ensure we’re acutely familiar with our people.

Responsibilities

Talent Intelligence:

Establish and leverage mechanisms for the collection, organization and reporting strategy for critical talent data, promoting greater intelligence about our people.
In partnership with People Insights, Workforce Technology and Internal Mobility, develop tracking and reporting strategies to ensure data is digestible, regularly available and usable.
Translate insights into actionable recommendations that will optimize talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership as needed on talent metrics, trends, and initiatives.
Provide regular updates to leadership on the effectiveness of talent management strategies and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Performance Management:

Lead all aspects of the global redesign of the company’s approach to performance management, including priority setting, regular coaching conversations and formal performance evaluation.
Inspire leaders and employees around an exciting culture of high performance at TWDC, focused on achieving excellence through both “what” results are delivered as well as “how” they’re delivered through Disney’s values and leadership expectations.
Partner effectively across global Learning & Talent Solutions, Compensation, Employee Relations, Legal, Workforce Technology and HRBPs to ensure an approach that effectively addresses the need of leaders and the business around management and elevating performance.

Talent Planning & Strategy:

Design and oversee continually evolution of talent planning strategy and practices, with an acute focus on deeply knowing our talent.
Partner effectively with business-specific talent management partners, HRBPs, and leaders to find scalable and practical solutions in the flow of business.
Bring together functional talent management partners (i.e., finance, HR, etc.) from across various lines of business to promote ongoing talent visibility for like-talent
Develop and implement an accelerated development strategy for top talent, including rotations to prepare future successors

Succession Planning:

Oversee enterprise-wide succession planning processes to identify high-potential employees and cultivate a robust pipeline of future leaders, specifically focused on critical roles.
In partnership with People Insights, business leaders and HRBPs, develop a predictive approach to identifying succession risk and providing curated support by line of business.
Focus heavily on follow up and accountability on tailored development plans to prepare identified successors for future leadership positions; Identify opportunities to track and measure progress on development and closing readiness gaps.
Partner closely with executive talent acquisition and internal talent mobility to proactively move talent into key roles, either as part of succession for that role or in preparation to succeed another role.

Key Skills & Experience

8+ years’ experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, or related field
Proven track record of success in talent management roles within large, complex organizations
Experience in talent intelligence and talent planning, and a deep understanding of the journey towards becoming a more skills-based organization with a focus on accelerated development for top talent
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strategic mindset with a forward-thinking approach to talent management

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $200,600.00 to $245,000.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC 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.

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