Job Summary:

The HR Specialist will report to the Director, Human Resources and will serve as a critical part of the team to help provide support across team functions and provide advice to employees/clients on the appropriate interpretation and application of HR policies, processes and practices. They are the main point of service 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 source. (e.g. Employee Relations, Compensation, Organization Management, Talent Acquisition, Global HR Operations). This role will play a critical position in bring a key liaison in partnering with our finance team on all reporting and labor costs, and will help manage headcount tracking across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships across the client group and cross-functional HR partners
• Assist in advising/providing guidance in the administration of HR related policies and procedures, to include:
  • Position Management – opening and updating open roles in partnership with GHRO and the Segment Org management team
  • Manual Headcount tracking and reporting, working closely with Finance team as a main POC for all headcount and employee financial updates
  • Ad hoc reporting and data consolidation and analysis
  • Creating, updating, maintaining updates to employee records in SAP and Workday
  • Provides information to leaders and HRBP’s in the development of talent solutions, resources for career development, client specific learning opportunities and/or job descriptions for recruitment
  • Proactively document, maintain, and organize area practices and protocols related to HR policy administration and standards
  • Onboarding and offboarding processes and activities
• Create reports and/or presentations that discuss the findings of a research effort or project – be able to present information and show key findings to a variety of leaders, peers, clients and partners

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+years’ experience in a similar HR data client facing professional role
• Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to effectively partner - both internally and externally
• Solid knowledge of HR systems, policies and processes including: SAP, hiring approval process, performance management process, and talent and succession planning processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
• Approachable style; ability to connect with employees and establish rapport
• Proven ability to work with confidential information – while exercising sound judgment and decision making
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment - while being flexible, adaptable and demonstrating an ability to problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook; SAP, GoogleSuite, and Workday
• Ability to effectively manage project work while balancing priorities
• A desire to have fun on the job with a collaborative, engaging team

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Streaming.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.