Human Resources Coordinator, Walt Animation Studio

Job Description

The Walt Disney Animations Studios is seeking a forward thinking, motivated, HR Coordinator who is interested in gaining valuable business experience and the opportunity to hone their HR skills by supporting the Human Resources Studio Leadership and team. The ideal candidate will possess a polished, proactive, resourceful and flexible demeanor, and successfully manage this role by applying critical thinking skills and developing strong partnerships throughout the organization. This is a regular, full time, staff position that will be located at our Vancouver, BC studio.

Responsibilities:
• Provide high caliber administrative support to the Head of Studio HR and Operations and HR team (answer phones, schedule meetings/conference/zoom rooms, make travel arrangements, process expense reports, order supplies and process invoices, respond to inquiries, etc.);
• Work closely with the executive assistants to successfully and tactfully manage the calendar and time (proactively manage calendar; anticipate issues and resolve promptly; identify applicable materials/files for meetings);
• First contact for the HR email alias to answer general HR questions and assist with employee requests
• Own, analyze, recommend and develop office administrative and procedural processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction;
• Collaborate with HR team to creatively solve problems and assist clients
• Support HR employee life-cycle processes (onboarding, exits, promotions, etc) through administrative and organizational tasks
• Support HR project work (data analysis, movie credits, leadership surveys, visa process, etc) through pulling reports, creating presentation decks, organizing information and adding input.
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Create a positive environment for all who interact with the office and team
• Other miscellaneous duties and projects assigned, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience supporting an executive office as a highly collaborative and well integrated partner;
• Experience working with senior level executives (Disney experience a plus);
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work exceptionally well with executives, staff, external associates at all levels, and as part of a larger departmental team;
• Ability to manage complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative;
• Highly skilled in meeting deadlines, prioritizing work and driving quality results;
• Approaches work with a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills;
• Ability to make decisions when there is a lack of information and the ability to change course of action quickly;
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor under pressure and is resourceful and flexible
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written; including crafting email communications and preparing presentation decks.
• Approaches work with a strong sense of purpose, competence, authority and compassion; Regularly applies critical thinking to understanding and resolving issues;
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Google calendar/documents, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Human Resources

Education
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information:
Our Company proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

WDAS continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to 2019's Frozen 2, the biggest animated film of all time, to our 60th animated feature, Encanto, releasing November 2021. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.

This position is with Disney Canada Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d58yp1-3-23-61-129-42 in your application.