HR Specialist

Job Description

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we are storytellers! We make the impossible, possible. We can do this through using and developing ground breaking technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our team in delivering unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world! Are you ready for an opportunity of a lifetime?

We are a dynamic fast-paced team, and we are currently seeking a HR Specialist to join our Disney Entertainment HR Team in Burbank, CA.

The HR Specialist sits at the intersection of the HR Business Partner team and the business and is in a unique position to help shape employee experiences. The HR Specialist provides advice to employees/clients on the appropriate interpretation and application of HR policies, processes and practices. They work with functional subject matter experts, team members, and leaders to help provide comprehensive support. They are also the main point of contact for client related questions and business issues including but not limited to HR policies, processes, leaves of absence, corrective actions and staffing needs involving hiring approvals and position management. This role is expected to assess, prioritize and act on client requests as needed and communicate needs that require additional support to the appropriate sources. (e.g. Employee Relations, Compensation, Organization Management, Talent Acquisition, Global HR Operations).

What You Will Do
• Provide high quality, timely and professional client service and follow through to ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Assist in advising and providing guidance in the administration of HR related policies, procedures and best practices.
• Data Analytics & Reporting:
• Design and generate reports from Excel, Cognos, SAP and/or WD
• Leverage data to perform trend analysis, statistical analysis, and data insights
• In partnership with HR Operations, support on-boarding and off-boarding activities and strategy for integration (i.e. new manager assimilation needs, key talent information)
• Partner with leaders and employees as needed through lifecycle, with a special attention to sensitive situations (e.g. involuntary separation).
• Help support end of year processes, including but not limited to compensation planning, talent calibration, performance review and assist with respective reporting and data collection.
• Maintain accurate client org charts, headcount and staff augmentation reports, were applicable.
• In partnership with the finance and operations team, update and manage the day to day workforce data and information to ensure accurate budget tracking.
• Assist with administering and planning local recognition programs and employee development offerings such as lunch & learns, speaker series, etc. as needed and/or when sponsored by HR.
• Provide information to leaders and HRBP's in the development of talent solutions such as resources for career development and learning opportunities, or job descriptions for hiring.
• Proactively document, maintain, and organize area practices and protocols related to HR policy administration and standards.
• Stay current on changes to HR policies and processes and communicate changes to appropriate audiences.
• Manage team trackers as it relates to hiring, leadership development, org data, etc.
• Establish and maintain strong cross functional relationships with HR functional partners and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an HR client facing professional role.
• Demonstrates curiosity, business acumen and a desire to understand the 'big picture'.
• Solutions oriented professional that enjoys thinking 'outside the box' in order to come up with the best solution to meet client and business needs.
• Strong, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a clear and courteous manner appropriate for the audience (individual contributor to executive level).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to handle multiple competing priorities, while delivering on high quality results and follow through.
• Relationship focused, with approachable style and ability to establish rapport with employees and key partners at all levels.
• Resourceful in navigating various company policies and processes, in order to ensure a comprehensive response to a client need, or inquiry.
• Strong service orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated at all levels, including executive level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable style; ability to connect with employees and establish rapport
• Proven ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment; flexible and adaptable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel (able to use pivot tables/formulas), Word, Power-point, Visio, Outlook; SAP

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with SAP/Workday

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources Management or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

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

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $57,900.00 - $77,500.00 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.

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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1k46m-3-17-162-247-42 in your application.