Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Compensation Req ID: 10141323 Job Description: The Senior Manager, Compensation serves as an expert compensation consultant and takes a strategic approach to leading the compensation strategy and initiatives for internal clients. The Senior Manager also leads large-scale compensation projects and initiatives such as pay equity, pay transparency, compensation philosophy training and harmonization of roles/levels/salary grades. The Senior Manager must be able to build strong and trusting relationships with People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Connection Partners and business leaders and be a thoughtful and trusted Compensation Partner. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ** - Lead Compensation Partner for multiple client groups and independently manage client relationships. - Provide expert level compensation advice and guidance to People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Connection Partners, and senior business leaders by applying expertise to solve complex compensation challenges that meet business needs. - Drive strategic compensation initiatives and approach compensation solutions with a commitment to pay equity. - Evaluate market trends and compensation data to inform competitive and equitable pay practices. - Champion change in compensation philosophies and practices that support pay transparency and pay equity while seeking ways to streamline operations and proactively address challenges. - Educate leaders and employees on Disney’s pay programs and philosophies. - Proactively assess and enhance compensation processes for efficiency, leveraging emerging technologies and AI to drive ongoing innovation. - Directly and indirectly lead, mentor, and develop compensation team members. **KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE** - Excellent consultative and relationship management skills with ability to influence change in complex situations. - Proven ability to work directly with all organizational levels including senior leaders. - Proven ability to make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment. - Previous experience managing multiple client groups and ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced and high-volume, complex environment. - Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude. - Substantial problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills; strong use of judgment to identify and anticipate issues, client needs and establish appropriate plans to resolve issues. - Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. - Ability to deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise. - Self-starter, act independently and recognize when to involve additional partners and decision makers. - Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought-partner (builds relationships, delivers results). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - 8+ years progressively responsible experience in Compensation. - People management experience. - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar discipline. - Advanced MS Excel skills required. - Proven ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Experience with HR systems (Workday). - Experience working in a large, corporate, matrixed environment. - MBA or master’s degree in a business-related field. The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $168,200 to $205,400 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. Job Posting Segment: HR Job Posting Primary Business: Compensation (Media) Primary Job Posting Category: Compensation Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-02-06