HR Advisor (maternity cover)

The Walt Disney Company; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Advisor for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves providing HR advisory services to employees and managers, maintaining HR systems, and managing employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of HR practices. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a supportive work environment, while contributing to innovative HR solutions that enhance employee experiences across the organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR principles and regulations.
• Ability to manage employee relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory service and admin support to employees.
• Maintain accuracy of headcount requests and internal systems.
• Own end-to-end employee relations cases.

Skills

Attention to detail

HR principles and practices

Employee relations

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

HR Advisor (maternity cover)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10119876 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted5月. 01, 2025

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

This is a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover.

A trusted advisor on all HR matters to UK based employees and managers across Disney Media EMEA, with teams including Disney+, Media Networks and Original Productions. They will do this by having a sound knowledge of HR best practice, detailed understanding of Company and employee policy, an ability to navigate our HR and business procedures, and by working closely with the Senior HR Business Partner, HR BP and HR Director as well as the wider HR team and COE’s. They will have sharp attention to detail, high level of concentration and be able to deliver on administrative tasks, with the ability to switch activities, as work levels and volumes change, to support the wider HRBP team. They will be a personable relationship builder with empathy and a genuine passion for our business and its people.

What You Will Do

• Provide an HR advisory service and admin support to employees and managers within Media, on all matters relating to the employee lifecycle including recruitment, resourcing, employee relations, L&D, on-boarding, off-boarding and performance management approaches.

• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of headcount requests, internal systems and liaison point for the Compensation team.

• Take full ownership for maintaining and updating organisation structure charts for the areas they support in EMEA.

• Headcount reconciliation: accurately update & maintain headcount reports to track employee numbers, requisition IDs, turnover and backfill reconciliation, and workforce data in general.

• Provide an interface with GHRO on administrative areas such as contracts, letters, employee changes on any relevant systems.

• Assist the deliverable of annual HR processes, such as salary and bonus review, talent planning, mentoring scheme, intern enrolment, induction programme, etc.

• Own end to end ER cases, including Flexible Working requests, performance improvement plans, disciplinary, grievance, and sickness absence.

• Be the point of contact for Talent Acquisition, supporting managers with raising vacancies for approval, and supporting TA with any queries or escalations.

• Support managers with Headcount Management systems on areas such as repurposing roles, monitoring where roles are needing help to move for approval, and support on use of the system.

• Act as liaison point and build strong relationships with wider Hr teams such as Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, GHRO, Organisation Management

• Opportunity to provide support to the wider HRBP team on projects and initiatives such as reorganisations, wellbeing, etc.

• Identify areas for process improvement within the HR function and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting

• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations

• An understand of employee relations is essential

• Excellent communications skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and to cope with people in emotive situation

• Able to discern points of escalation vs working somewhat autonomously, with sound logic & judgment

• Excellent time management skills and able to multi-task and prioritise workloads given by multiple stakeholders

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

• Excellent parental and guardian leave

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 The Walt Disney Company Limited , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) .

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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.

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