Erin Barrett
White Plains
Summary
Strategic Senior Manager, HR Business Partner with 15+ years of HR expertise in advising senior leaders on complex organizational priorities. Skilled in workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent planning, change management, and leadership coaching. Proven track record in developing people strategies that enhance team performance, elevate employee experience, and drive sustainable business results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner
Disney Entertainment Content
New York
05.2023 - Current
- Advised executive producers, vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and business leaders on workforce strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and change management to align HR initiatives with business goals.
- Develop and implement strategic HR plans aligned to business priorities, including workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, career development, and future skill needs.
- Led senior HR Business Partner efforts to support multiple high-profile ABC News client groups totaling 200+ employees across varied employee classifications.
- Led compensation planning and assessment efforts, including promotions, reclassifications, annual planning, and equity reviews, enhancing retention strategies and ensuring market competitiveness.
- Partner with HR leadership, legal, compensation, employee relations, and Centers of Excellence to deliver practical, compliant, and employee-centered people solutions.
- Coached leaders on complex and sensitive workforce matters, including performance management, reorganizations, reductions in force, terminations, and transition planning, facilitating effective decision-making during critical transitions.
- Analyze HR data, trends, and metrics to identify insights, inform people decisions, and recommend actions that improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
- Directly manage HR Business Partner specialist, providing coaching, prioritization guidance, historical context, and subject matter expertise to strengthen team effectiveness.
Manager, HR Business Partner
Disney General Entertainment Content
New York
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Led HR business partner efforts for multiple high-profile ABC News client groups with over 200 employees across various classifications.
- Proactively develop and implement strategic HR plans, including workforce planning, talent management & succession planning, and career management.
- Partnered with HR Business Partner Director on large scale freelance conversion project, ensuring proper employee classifications and benefits.
- Coached and provided consultative support to business leaders, including executive producers and senior vice presidents, on leadership development and change management strategies.
- Collaborated with Centers of Excellence to identify and align on client needs to provide effective solutions.
- Assessed training and development needs aligned with business strategy to address gaps between current and future skill sets.
- Conduct compensation assessments, including promotions and reclassifications, ensuring market and internal equity.
- Partner with compensation team to act as HR Business Partner lead for annual compensation planning.
- Coach business leaders through performance reviews, terminations, reorganizations, and reductions in force.
- Analyzed and shared insights from HR data and metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
HR Business Partner
Disney General Entertainment Content
New York
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Coached business leaders on workforce planning, talent management & succession planning, and career management.
- Collaborated with management on leadership development and change management initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
- Executed compensation assessments for promotions, reclassifications and merit increases to ensure equitable pay practices.
- Coached managers through performance reviews, terminations, reorganizations and reductions in force.
- Led and facilitated change initiatives and fostered client ownership of the process.
- Delivered lifecycle support for employees, offering career guidance and performance management to facilitate professional growth.
HR Organizational Management Analyst
Disney General Entertainment Content
New York
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Consulted HR business partners and managers on strategies to align organizational goals with workforce capabilities.
- Advised on business reorganizations and implemented changes in the HR system to support new structures.
- Implemented and maintained a freelance onboarding process to improve efficiency, ensure compliancy, and provide a positive employee experience.
- Contributed to HR task force projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address organizational challenges.
HR Specialist
Disney General Entertainment Content
New York
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Delivered first-level support to employees, leaders, and HR by addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to HR, benefits, payroll, policies, procedures, programs, and tools, enhancing user experience.
- Educated employees on self-service tools and coordinated with key partners and subject matter experts to ensure resolution of complex issues.
- Assisted in Leave of Absence training and supported employees on leave, ensuring they understood their rights and benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PASkills
- Workforce strategy
- Workforce planning
- Talent management
- Leadership development
- Change leadership
- Compensation planning
- Performance enablement
- HR analytics
- Strategic business partnership
- Executive HR advisory
- Cross-functional influence
Timeline
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner
Disney Entertainment Content
05.2023 - Current
Manager, HR Business Partner
Disney General Entertainment Content
05.2021 - 05.2023
HR Business Partner
Disney General Entertainment Content
07.2015 - 07.2021
HR Organizational Management Analyst
Disney General Entertainment Content
05.2013 - 07.2015
HR Specialist
Disney General Entertainment Content
07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
Franklin and Marshall College