People & Culture Advisor

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join our team on an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract!

The successful People & Culture Advisor will be a trusted advisor on all HR matters to UK based Employees and Managers in the relevant business partner groups. 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 Director, as well as the wider HR team. You 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. You will be a personable relationship builder with empathy and a genuine passion for our business and its people.

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

• Provide an HR advisory service and admin support to Employees and Managers within Disney Experiences and Legal Corporate, on all matters relating to the employee lifecycle including recruitment, Remote Work, Learning & Development, 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 our Global HR Operations team on administrative areas such as contracts, letters, employee changes on any relevant systems.

• Assist on the delivery 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.

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

• Act as liaison point and build solid relationships with wider HR teams such as Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Global HR Operations and 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 & Skills

• Experience from within a HR Advisory role

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting

• Understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations

• Ability to cope with people in emotive situations

• Able to work somewhat autonomously, with sound logic & judgement

• Able to multi-task and prioritise workloads given by multiple business partners

• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• IT savvy across core business applications and remote working tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Zoom)

Preferred but not Essential

• Experience gained within a US multi-national or similar matrixed organisation

• Specific EMEA experience would be highly advantageous

• CIPD (or equivalent qualification) or working towards qualification

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.