HR Advisor - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Film, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Proven relevant HR experience, preferably within a creative or media industry environment
Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused mindset and approaches work with balanced enthusiasm and professionalism
Builds strong rapport with employees and colleagues at all levels, fostering trusted and respectful relationships
Adapts to changing priorities with resilience and flexibility, maintaining clear communication to ensure realistic expectations
Works effectively both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating responsible self-management without the need for constant supervision
Communicates clearly and confidently in both written and verbal forms, encouraging open dialogue
Uses strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and offer a range of considered, evidence-based solutions
Preferred: CIPD Level 5+ Human Resources Management
Technical Skills: Experience with Google products (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Forms) beneficial
Experience of Mac beneficial
Knowledge of HR databases including SAP and Workday would be advantageous
Ability to work hybrid, minimum 2 days on-site per week in London, UK

Responsibilities

Managing the visa application process, alongside immigration partners, ensuring processes and procedures comply with stringent Home Office rules and regulations, recommending changes as necessary
Acting as first point of contact for all transfers and international assignees or new hire situations following offer/deal brokered, organising visas, engaging Global Mobility as required
In partnership with HR Business Partners, advising employees on ILM’s benefits and relevant policies including maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave processes and procedures, tracking all information and providing reports and updates as necessary
Assisting with the monthly payroll process ensuring the tracker is completed fully with all relevant employee changes relating to benefits and other leave, including parental leave
Collaborating with HR Coordinator and HR Assistant with processing the related benefits administration, in addition to fielding related queries coming into the HR enquiries inbox, escalating to HR Business Partners as required
Supporting the studio’s overall people and business agenda by undertaking specific HR projects as required
Providing comprehensive immigration and visa application support services to relevant studio population, ensuring migrant workers maintain legal status to work in the UK
Administration, management and application of key disciplines including Global Mobility and Employee Benefits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UK ImmigrationVisa ApplicationsHome Office ComplianceGlobal MobilityEmployee BenefitsPayroll AdministrationHR PoliciesMaternity LeavePaternity LeaveParental LeaveHR Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type and duration for this HR Advisor role?

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position serving as maternity cover.

Is this HR Advisor position remote or based in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the HR Advisor role at ILM London?

The role requires proven relevant HR experience preferably in creative or media industries, strong analytical skills to interpret data and offer evidence-based solutions, clear and confident communication in written and verbal forms, and the ability to build rapport while working collaboratively and independently.

What is the company culture like at ILM for this HR Advisor position?

ILM values an innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking, seeking an HR Advisor who is client-focused, proactive, collaborative, with strong communication and efficiency in a detail-oriented environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the HR Advisor role?

A strong candidate has proven HR experience in creative or media industries, a positive solution-focused mindset, ability to build trusted relationships, resilience in adapting to priorities, and strong analytical and communication skills for independent and collaborative work.