Specialist, WFA

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

Warner Bros. Discovery is searching for a Workforce Administration (WFA) Specialist to join the Global Business Services (GBS) People & Culture (P&C) Operations team. In this role, the specialist serves as the primary data owner for employee data in Workday HCM. Responsibilities include processing HR employee data transactions, conducting data audits for quality and accuracy, and acting as a Workday system expert, particularly in relation to employee data and associated transactions.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Processes employee data transactions and open job requisitions within Workday. Maintain ongoing data changes throughout the employee lifecycle. Includes creating job requisitions, updating requisitions and positions as needed, hiring, pay rate changes, promotions, transfers, terminations, etc.
• Act as primary support for US HR teams and provide secondary support to international regional teams.
• Reviews analyzes and understands data prior to processing, reaching out to HR partners or managers as needed.
• Administers WFA portion of the Online Time and Attendance (OTA) process for union employees to provision accounts and make updates and changes to system.
• Audit HR systems to ensure correct information has been input and processed.
• Process data correction requests from field or as a result of internal audits. Work with HR to identify issues and make corrections to employee data. Counsel HR when correction may impact other employee data such as vacation accrual, pension, benefits, bonus etc.
• Work with P&C Operations Management to coordinate with technology team to implement and/or research new ideas for system enhancements or troubleshoot system issues.
• Respond to ServiceNow (SNOW) tickets within appropriate Service Level Agreements set forth by department.
• Support teams across the organization on various system testing efforts (large implementation projects, Workday system release updates, ad hoc system updates/improvements, new functionality rollouts)
• Supports data changes related large company-wide activities such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures.
• Review and prep data for mass data loads. Analyze the data for completeness and sensibility before handing over to HRIS team for processing.
• Assist other WFA team members with workload when extra support is needed.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up to date process guides for the WFA team.
• Focus on ongoing process improvements.
• As directed by severance team, processes Separation/Layoff transactions in Workday and coordinate with Payroll team as necessary.
• Troubleshoot payroll, timecard and check issues with Payroll.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience: Minimum 2 years Human Resources administrative or related experience required, preferably from a global environment. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use confidential information appropriately.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent experience in related field required.
• Language Requirements: Must be fluent in English
• Technical Skills: Experience with Workday HR/payroll or other SaaS payroll tools preferred (SAP or PeopleSoft), including EIB data loads. Strong skills required with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Relationship Management: Strong relationship skills. Experienced in building and maintaining effective collaborations. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Process Management: Skilled in process improvements and problem solving, taking initiative to own work projects/tasks. Ability to manage ad hoc high volume activities in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Has strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and customer service skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly at all levels and in English. Must have flexible and adaptable attitude to cope with fast changing and complex environment

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $42,210.00 – $78,390.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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