The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
HR Specialist, ESPN
Bristol, CT, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking an HR Specialist for ESPN, who will support the HR Business Partner team to foster a positive work environment. The role involves managing HR tasks, maintaining employee records, and supporting various HR initiatives to ensure smooth operations and employee development.
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Responsibilities
Supports HRBP team and partners with other HR stakeholders to initiate and execute all HRBP-related transactions, including position creation and updates, job postings, organization changes, day-to-day requests, and searching for clarification on various processes and policies
Supports and partners with HRBP team to implement and administer ESPN projects, initiatives and strategies, such as annual performance management, compensation planning, promotions, talent planning, and other deliverables that arise throughout the year
Responds to inquiries from HRBP team and conveys related information
Supports and partners with HR Business Partners to handle routine employee requests and issues as needed
Assists with maintaining employee system records and ensuring data accuracy
Embraces digital tools and finds ways technology can streamline processes and achieve desired outcomes. Explains technical information within the HRBP team
Selectively researches, extracts, verifies and compiles basic information from known and available resources, and can conduct limited analyses offering advice to help support the team
Builds and applies foundational knowledge to help spot issues and offer helpful solutions
Supports employees during their onboarding and offboarding experiences, addressing employee concerns, and mediating workplace disputes
Assists employees with interpretation of routine matters involving HR policies and procedures
Builds good relationships and follows through on tasks while being mindful of own actions
Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the HRBP team; uses discretion to modify work practices/processes to achieve results or improve efficiency
May recommend implementation of or changing policies or procedures in area of expertise
Interacts with the HRBP team and staff of ESPN client groups as needed. May act as a liaison with internal clients
Participates on project teams
Opportunity to influence HR strategies
Actions and decisions are subject to regular supervisory oversight
Provides support for certain administrative responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a HR professional role, or of relevant process or project-management work
Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve issues or problems by analyzing trends and problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and communicating and/or implementing recommendations in support of goals and maintaining compliance
Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other teams and segments across The Walt Disney Company and ESPN using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
Ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities, organize and prioritize several ongoing and frequently changing assignments to meet deadlines in a time-driven workspace
Proficient in using data and analytics to support decisions
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Fosters a positive environment and participates in open dialogue while valuing differences
Helps with change by adapting to changing priorities and being resourceful
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred
Proficiency in MS Office suite, Workday, and SAP
Sound knowledge of human resources management software
Understands most employee lifecycle HR activities within: Organizational Development, Learning & Talent Solutions, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations and uses knowledge daily
Proficient knowledge of modern principles, methods, and practices in human resources
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Strategic mindset to contribute effectively to the human resources department
Proven experience in the human resource information system field
Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, SHRM-SCP or SPHR
Certified human resources specialist with a certificate from an HR certification institute
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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