HR Business Partner

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting in the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources deliverables and the resolution of Human Resources issues with assigned ESPN client groups. This is a fast-paced, customer service oriented role which interacts directly with staff across business client groups, the HR Business Partner team, and HR's Centers of Excellence.

Responsibilities:
• Understands the business and plays a significant role in driving the people initiatives aligned to the business strategy
• Serves as the point of contact with the business client groups to implement effective Human Resources solutions to business issues, strategies and initiatives
• Assists in the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources services and the resolution of Human Resources issues with assigned ESPN client groups
• Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Partners with the business on workforce planning and organizational design work
• Collaborate with HR functional partners to execute human resources strategies to enable business objectives and support future business growth
• Execute the Talent Management process to identify current and forecasted talent needs, develop action plans to mitigate retention risk and improve confidence in future successor readiness to enable business objectives
• Assess employee training and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill set needs
• Partners with Compensation team to manage pay for performance program including annual merit increase, bonus, and promotions
• Analyzes trends and metrics, collaborates with HR functional experts to develop solutions, make recommendations and develop programs to optimally support the people needs of client groups
• Deliver HR services and drives HR company-wide initiatives to clients resulting in a seamless point of contact to the broader HR organization and ensuring successful integration of functional partner initiatives and expertise
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy to provide a consultative approach to deliver HR services. Leverage HR / business skills and knowledge to challenge or influence leadership in decision-making processes
• Identifies issues that require escalation

Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years of general work experience in Human Resources
• Must be an authentic thought partner with confidence and courage to push boundaries
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills
• Proven consulting and/or change management experience
• Proven knowledge of HR industry practices
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner within a diverse organization to help drive business results

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant industry experience or knowledge of the media space (preferably within a cutting edge, highly innovative environment)

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g41pqz-18-218-127-141-42 in your application.