Job Posting Title:
Human Resources (HR) Internship
Req ID:
10100308
Job Description:
Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.
We have a range of internship opportunities available within the HR team here at Disney. These roles will be split by the following areas:
HR Operations - You will be involved in various stages of the employee lifecycle while being a primary contact point for HR queries. You will support daily HR functions, including maintaining employee records, processing paperwork, and managing HR databases. You will also handle inquiries in the shared mailbox, assign tasks to HR Associates, and analyse HR metrics to prepare reports for decision-making. This position offers valuable opportunities to learn about HR practices and enhance skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving, while giving you insight into various HR functions.
Organisational Management and HRIS - In this remit you will support both the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin America (LATAM) regions by managing headcount processes, ensuring data integrity, and engaging with HR partners, as well as providing operational and project support for HR systems like SAP and Workday. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic consultation, system troubleshooting, testing system changes, and ensuring HR systems meet business and legal requirements.
Talent Acquisition - You will be supporting recruitment activity across EMEA. You will rotate around different areas of recruitment, including permanent, early careers, contingent and executive hiring. You will also be involved with project work focused on diversity & inclusion, candidate experience and process improvement initiatives.
Organisation and Talent Solutions (O&TS) - This team is dedicated to enhancing careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth across EMEA. You will contribute significantly by offering operational support and coordinating projects across Employee Experience, Talent and Performance, Learning and Leadership Development and Organisational Development.
If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter. All roles will provide a phenomenal springboard for your future career.
This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.
Eligibility
Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Available to start working full time from June 2025
Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest
About you
A strong curiosity for human resources
Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:
Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Thinks Strategically
Inspires Creativity & Innovation
Exhibits Professional Excellence
The Perks
Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
Have the support and network of a large community of interns
Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers
Interested?
Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here:https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdfso you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.
You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:
Why have you chosen Disney?
Why have you chosen this internship?
Why should Disney consider you for this internship?
We don’t have fixed closing dates, as we recruit on a rolling basis, so we will close roles when we have a sufficient number of applications. We would strongly suggest to submit your application sooner rather than later.
Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity.
Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Good luck!
Job Posting Segment:
Functional Support Teams (EMEA)
Job Posting Primary Business:
Human Resources (EMEA)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Other
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United Kingdom
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-09-11
