Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Business: Disney Experiences

Date posted: 2月. 18, 2025

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Every day at Disney Signature Experiences, we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and forming genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew, and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do and hold integrity to the highest degree. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

As a Disney Cruise Line Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will join a highly collaborative team located in Celebration, Florida and London, England. You will be pivotal in shaping the recruitment experience for candidates on our ships, handling daily recruitment tasks to support Disney Cruise Line. Your role will help support the strategic growth of our dynamic business while building long-term relationships with others to accomplish goals. Your technical understanding of HR systems, combined with proficiency in reporting and analytical tools such as Excel, Access, and SharePoint, will be essential. You will be part of a team that continually challenges themselves to undergo constant evolution within our day-to-day operational processes.

What You Will Do

• Focus on enhancing the ship candidate experience while identifying and solving gaps in the recruitment process aimed at delivering operational excellence.
• Collaborate with multiple Recruiters to support the full life cycle of the professional recruitment process.
• Perform resume screening for a variety of operational ship/island roles; assist with candidate pre-screening in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Assist Recruiters with leading operational and recruitment sourcing projects.
• Manage target hiring deadlines to ensure positions are filled within the agreed-upon timeframe.
• Perform technical actions in our applicant tracking system.
• Monitor open requisitions using reporting systems and audits to promptly assign candidates.
• Proactively communicate with Recruiter and Labor Manager when embarks may be delayed.
• Monitor and manage global candidate pools while ensuring timely candidate progression.
• Focus on continuous improvement and streamlining of candidate tracking and processing.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with critical business partners to support the job offer process.
• Leverage various systems to proactively maintain data integrity.
• Actively participate as a strategic business partner to influence and drive business results.
• Provide specialized support including resume review, candidate pre-screen, offer support, and interview support.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Human Resources/Talent Acquisition or related support team experience.
• Ability to think creatively and take initiative to resolve issues, ensuring quality experiences for candidates and hiring leaders.
• Exhibit necessary technical understanding and capabilities in HR systems and Microsoft software tools.
• Strong business acumen, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent follow-through skills.
• Able to be flexible, proactive, and highly organized, easily shifting priorities.
• Resourceful in hunting for information and unafraid to ask questions.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to build positive and productive personal and professional relationships.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership in a professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ATS and HRIS.
• Proven experience working in an international environment with international partnerships.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Access and SQL.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical insurance & dental care.
• Free Park Entry for you and your family and friends.
• Disney Discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B, and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST.

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. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.