Director, Compensation
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10132808 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 26, 2025Job Summary:
As the Director, Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the compensation strategy for a diverse portfolio of businesses within Corporate and Direct to Consumer (DTC). This position is crucial in ensuring that our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategic business objectives and talent management strategies. This position requires a strategic leader who is accountable and can influence others internally and externally, including senior leaders.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies and plans that align with Disney's overall business objectives.
- Lead and manage a team of compensation professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Analyze market trends and data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to influence and drive compensation decisions that support business goals.
- Leverage a strong analytic skillset to the HR function, supporting and enabling the use of analytics and data-driven decision making throughout HR.
- Oversee the administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation.
- Communicate compensation strategies and programs to stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment.
- Collaborate with compensation professionals across the enterprise. Participate in ad hoc cross-segment and cross-functional initiatives.
- Bring a mindset of continuous improvement. Evaluate and improve compensation processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Skillset and Qualification Required:
Required Skills:
- Master consulting skills and proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders
- A strong sense of curiosity
- Extensive experience in compensation strategy development and execution
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in compensation analysis and market data interpretation
- Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to compensation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to align compensation programs with business objectives
- High level of accountability and integrity
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in a large, complex organization
- Consulting or other business- or HR-functional experience preferred
- Experience with global compensation programs
- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in a compensation or related field
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Preference to degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or similar field
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $200,600 to $245,000 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 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.