Human Resources (HR) Internship

Your role 

Disney has a range of internship opportunities available within the HR team. These roles will be split into the following areas:

  • HR Operations:
    • You will be involved in various stages of the employee lifecycle while being a primary contact point for HR queries.
    • You will support daily HR functions, including maintaining employee records, processing paperwork, and managing HR databases.
    • You will also handle inquiries in the shared mailbox, assign tasks to HR Associates, and analyze HR metrics to prepare reports for decision-making.
    • This position offers valuable opportunities to learn about HR practices and enhance skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving while giving you insight into various HR functions.
  • Organisational Management and HRIS:
    • In this remit you will support both the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin America (LATAM) regions by managing headcount processes, ensuring data integrity, and engaging with HR partners, as well as providing operational and project support for HR systems like SAP and Workday.
    • You will gain hands-on experience in strategic consultation, system troubleshooting, testing system changes, and ensuring HR systems meet business and legal requirements
  • Talent Acquisition:
    • You will be supporting recruitment activity across 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.
  • Organization and Talent Solutions (O&TS):
    • This team is dedicated to enhancing careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth across EMEA.
    • You will contribute significantly by offering operational support and coordinating projects across Employee Experience, Talent and Performance, Learning and Leadership Development, and Organisational Development.

About you

Eligibility:

  • Must be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026
  • Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
  • Available to start working full time from June 2025
  • Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities, or a general interest

About you:

  • A strong curiosity for human resources
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and undertake various administrative duties
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

To be successful, Disney will be looking for potential in the following areas:

  • Builds Relationships & Communicates Effectively
  • Drives Results
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Inspires Creativity & Innovation
  • Exhibits Professional Excellence

Compensation & benefits

Why should you join Disney?

  • Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • On-the-job training
  • Support and network 
  • Discounts & perks:
    • You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products
    • Resort food & beverage
    • Ticketing
  • Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental well-being app
  • Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers
  • Access to join and support the Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST

Training & development

As an intern, during the 12-month placement, you will also receive excellent training and development opportunities from the learning and development team. You will develop your workplace skills and lay the foundation for your future career with hands-on experience and constructive on-the-job training. In addition to company-wide learning and development initiatives, you’ll gain insight into how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment. Take on real responsibilities and become a valuable member of a supportive team, where your contributions matter. Plus, you'll have access to a large network of interns, providing both support and a sense of community as you grow professionally.

Career progression

At Disney, the possibilities for your career are endless. Many Disney interns have turned their internships into full-time careers at the company. Based on their feedback, completing the internship program may provide an opportunity to transition into a full-time role if you perform well, setting the stage for long-term career growth within the organization.

How to apply

Application process:

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  For your cover letter, the company will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas: 

  • Why have you chosen Disney?
  • Why have you chosen this internship?
  • Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page.

  • disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf
  • sites.disney.com/lifeatdisney/employee-stories/2024/07/16/part-of-the-story-from-disney-interns-to-disney-technologists/
  • youtube.com/@DisneyCareers
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