Associate HR Business Partner

This role partners with the People & Culture (P&C) team and business leaders to support ESPN’s employee population and advance HR/P&C and business initiatives. The Associate HR Business Partner assists in delivering day-to-day People & Culture services and resolving issues for assigned client groups in a fast-paced, customer-service environment. The position reports to the Director, HRBP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the day-to-day delivery of People & Culture services and resolution of issues for assigned client groups; collaborate directly with leaders, employees, and Business Partners across client groups.
• Assist employees with interpretation of routine HR policies and procedures.
• Interact with client managers and staff to ensure understanding of and compliance with approved HR policies; advise leaders and employees to foster openness, trust, appreciation, and respect.
• Apply business knowledge to identify needs, spot emerging trends, and use critical thinking to uncover issues and propose alternative solutions.
• Coordinate and partner with other P&C professionals to implement enterprise-wide People & Culture projects and initiatives.
• Operate effectively with minimal supervision on routine matters and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Maintain employee system records and ensure data accuracy.
• Support employees during onboarding and offboarding, address concerns, and mediate workplace disputes while building strong connections through responsiveness, reliability, curiosity, and self-awareness.
• Manage change by adapting to shifting priorities and finding creative solutions.
• Participate on project teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources or an equivalent field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to analyze trends, identify alternative solutions, project consequences, and implement recommendations while maintaining compliance.
• Ability to integrate and initiate work with key stakeholders and functional partners to deliver appropriate solutions.
• Ability to exercise high judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to instill trust, influence others, and understand the impact of your actions.
• Willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers and representatives across The Walt Disney Company and ESPN using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive environment, participating in open dialogue, and valuing differences.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and resourcefulness in managing change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of most employee lifecycle HR activities, including Organizational Development, Talent & Growth, Talent Connection, Total Rewards, Opportunity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations.
• Proficiency in analyzing HR metrics and trends, interpreting data, and recommending solutions as a consultant.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Workday, and SAP.
• Knowledge of modern HR principles, methods, practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Strategic mindset to contribute effectively to the human resources department.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Connecticut is $87,200.00 to $106,400.00 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Schedule

This is an onsite role based in Bristol, CT.