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    Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

    As a Human Resources (HR) intern you will play an integral role in supporting the HR team with a wide range of responsibilities. We have three internships on offer, further details provided below. If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter.

    As a HR Operations Intern you will gain insight into the various stages of the employee lifecycle and have exposure to a wide range of HR processes as well as being a contact point for HR queries allowing you to develop a concrete understanding of HR principles.

    As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will be supporting recruitment activity across Europe, Middle East & Africa (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.

    The EMEA Organization and Talent Solutions (O&TS) team is dedicated to enhancing careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth. As an O&TS Intern, you will contribute significantly by offering operational support and coordinating projects for internal and external stakeholders across EMEA. This role provides valuable opportunities for learning and skill development in areas such as learning and development, talent and performance management, career progression, coaching, and mentoring.

    Working within one these remits will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career. This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

    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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

    Eligibility

    • Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2025
    • Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
    • Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024
    • Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

    About you

    • Strong interest in Human Resources
    • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
    • Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
    • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
    • Strong MS Office skills

    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

    Why should you join us?

    • 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
    • Take on 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?

    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:

    1. Why have you chosen Disney?
    2. Why have you chosen this internship?
    3. Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

    Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity. If you make multiple applications, you will be considered for the first internship that you apply for.

    The application deadline is Wednesday 1st November however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

    Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

    Good luck!