People Team Specialist

Job ID R-03885 Location Emeryville, California, United States Business Pixar Animation Studios Date posted Jan. 29, 2025

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive People Team Specialist to join our People Partner team. This role will be responsible for supporting various People Partner operations and people processes, from providing support for special projects as well as daily administrative and operational tasks. The Specialist provides team support and guidance to employees around policies, programs, and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring experience in HR support, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. In this role you will provide valuable guidance, partnership, and support for Pixar programs and developmental offerings - all in service of supporting our filmmaking processes and studio goals. You'll be an advocate of Pixar’s culture and values: Community, Innovation, Ownership, and Authenticity. You will inspire and influence by modeling optimism, opting in (taking ownership), acting with integrity and an open mind, and fostering inclusion in all facets of your work. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contributing to a positive employee experience, looking to be a part of a highly collaborative and high performing team, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Decision Support:

Draft and distribute memos for casting decisions and relevant updates
Manage the People Partner/HR email alias to ensure prompt responses and appropriate routing of inquiries
Create templated communications as needed / in support of People Partner initiatives (ie manager talking points, reporting changes, compensation changes, and other standard messages) adjusting for evolving needs

Employee Experience & Team Events:

Plan and coordinate team events, fostering a cohesive and engaging team culture
Ensure internal speaker requests for DEIB and Learning events are vetted and approved

Reporting & Documentation:

Collaborate with shared services on reporting needs and provide insights as needed
Support job description management by tracking down documents, finding comparator roles, and aiding in job ladder work
Maintain and organize the People Partner Team Drive to ensure easy access to relevant information and up-to-date documentation

New Hire & Exit Processes:

Assist with support for New Hire Orientation processes and I-9 verification as needed
Own exit interview process overhaul:
- With People Partner guidance, define roles, update process, and steps in the employee experience
- Manage the exit interview process, including documentation and Workday updates
- Maintain accurate exit interview data and oversee Workday "Reason" clean-up for accurate tracking and reporting

Employee Relations (ER) Support:

Maintain the ER Tracker and participate in ER-related calls, handling agenda topics, scheduling, and documentation

Project & Process Support:

Provide project management support for key HR initiatives involving the People Partner team. Examples include exit interview remodel, updating People Partner wiki homepage, updating People Partner drive + Job Descriptions library, and more
Collaborate with other People Team members/ functions on special projects
Provide assistance in the vetting processes, including for Co-Ops, Recognition Committees, and SRGs

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred
2-4 years of experience in an HR support role with exposure to employee relations and HRBP functions a plus
Working knowledge of HR policies and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with HR tools and systems (e.g., Workday)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $73,015.00 to $94,490.00 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.

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About Pixar Animation Studios:

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” and “Coco.” Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

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 Pixar Inc., which is part of a business we call Pixar Animation Studios.

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