Human Resources Specialist

About the Role &amp Team

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

When we grow and develop our people, we’re investing in our future. As forward-looking Human Resources professionals, we are the champions of this investment. ESPN’s Human Resources team does so much more than just support our employees…we engage our people, inspire change, and help our businesses achieve results. How do we do this? By shaping the employee experience on all levels. By partnering with our clients to create and implement innovative business strategies. By being a true thought partner and proactively anticipating business cycles. By fostering leadership success and being experts in change management. By enabling thoughtful decisions by using business data, metrics and external market insights. As a collaborative HR professional supporting our ESPN organization, you will serve in a key role on the HR Business Partner team by supporting all facets of delivering integrated and inclusive HR Services, Strategy Department, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change &amp Transition Management, DE&ampI and Functional HR Integration.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities of this position include assisting in the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources services and the resolution of Human Resources issues arising with assigned ESPN clients. This is a fast-paced, customer service oriented role which interacts directly with staff across business client group, the HR Business Partner team, and HR’s Centers of Excellence

• The HR Specialist will work directly with the HR Business Partner team in our support of the business to drive their strategies, foster leadership success and support all employees for a positive employee experience.

• Assists in the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources services and the resolution of issues arising with assigned ESPN clients.

• Runs and utilizes reports and HRIS dashboards.

• Analyzes trends and metrics, collaborates with HR functional experts to develop solutions and process improvement.

• Update HRIS database records and process paperwork for employee transfers and backfill requests with required job posting documentation.

• Support headcount/position management.

• Support organizational SAP work post reorganization communications to implement changes in HRIS data base.

• Assist HR Business Partner team with key annual planning work such as talent planning and performance calibrations.

• Conduct employee off boarding/exit interviews.

• Manage any issues escalated from Global HR Operations.

• Maintain an effective level of HR &amp business literacy to deliver effective HR services.

• Ability to learn and apply HR policies, processes and practices independently.

• Participate in special projects as needed.

• Identifies issues that require escalation.

Required Qualifications &amp Skills

• 2+ years of general work experience.

• Experience using SAP/Workday or similar system and reporting capabilities.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills &amp attention to detail.

• Proven knowledge of HR industry practices.

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends and recommend solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience or knowledge of the media space (preferably within a cutting edge, highly innovative environment).

• Working knowledge of employment laws.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree