People & Culture Specialist

Job ID 10139036 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jan. 06, 2026

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Job Summary:

The People & Culture Specialist serves as a key partner in delivering HR operational excellence and supporting People & Culture business partners and employees across multiple functions. The person in this role has the ability to take ambiguous situations and provide clarity. This position regularly works with functional subject matter experts (e.g. Employee Relations, Compensation, Talent & Growth, Opportunity & Inclusion, Organization Management, Talent Connection, Employee Services, Labor Relations), team members, and leaders to complete tasks. This position regularly solves issues including, but not limited to, HR policies, processes, leaves of absence, corrective actions and staffing needs involving hiring approvals and position management. The People & Culture Specialist will leverage strong analytical skills to manage data reporting and audits, while also building trusted relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where adaptability and problem-solving are essential.

What You Will Do

Assist in advising/providing guidance in the administration of HR related policies and procedures, to include:
- Position management – in partnership with People & Culture Business Partners, Global HR Operations (GHRO) and the segment org management team
- Organizational chart and headcount report management
- Administration of employee events and development offerings such as lunch & learns, partnership on townhalls, new hire welcome lunches, speaker series, etc.
- Provide information to leaders and Business Partners in the development of talent solutions, resources for career development, client specific learning opportunities, and/or job descriptions for recruitment
- Proactively document, maintain, and organize area practices and protocols related to HR data, policy administration and standards

Act as a central coordinator for talent exercises. Provide regular status reporting and high-level summaries for goals and initiatives (ex. promotions, talent calibrations, headcount, compensation planning, succession planning, etc.)
Collect, organize, update, and maintain large datasets in clear, easy-to-use formats for reporting and presentations to leadership.
Ongoing reporting, analysis, and auditing of employee data to ensure accuracy across areas such as open/filled roles, job families, job levels, position and worker locations, PTO, cost centers, variable labor, turnover, and hires. Data clean-up may be required.
Create reports and/or presentations that discuss the findings of a research effort or project – be able to present information and show key findings to a variety of leaders, peers, clients, and partners.
In partnership with GHRO, support onboarding related activities with a focus on onboarding plans and strategy for integration (i.e. new manager assimilation needs, team overviews, training, etc.).
In partnership with GHRO and leadership, coordinate offboarding related activities – to include HR partnership on sensitive separations, etc.
Establish and maintain strong relationships across the client group and cross-functional People & Culture partners.
Support and participate in People & Culture projects.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year professional experience in an HR, journalism, data management, communication, or media role
Experience with an HRIS such as Workday and/or SAP
Experience with or working knowledge of HR systems, policies, and processes
Inclination toward learning new technologies and sharing best practices with others
Meticulous attention to detail and strong ability to understand downstream impacts of system changes
Demonstrated business orientation and acumen – understands the dynamics of the TV/News/Networks business and supports/drives HR practices accordingly
Strong follow through and organizational skills
Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to effectively manage project work while balancing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to effectively partner both with People & Culture team members, as well as the business
Approachable style – able to connect with others and establish rapport
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly-ambiguous environment while being flexible, adaptable, and demonstrating an ability to solve problems
Proactive and action-oriented mindset
Intellectually curious, quick learner interested in learning the business – asks questions to better understand the business and proactively seek innovative solutions to improve processes or solve problems
Proven ability to work with confidential information while exercising sound judgment and decision making
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Desired qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Human Resources, Communication, Journalism, Media, or related discipline
Advanced skills with Excel and/or PowerPoint
Experience in cloud-based system such as SmartSheet

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,400 to $79,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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