Analyst, Workday Configuration

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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:    This position will participate in functional projects and support configuration activities for new functionality and enhancements within Workday’s HCM, Recruiting and Security product suite. As part of the global configuration and solutions team, this role will work to ensure configurations in Workday comply with local and country specific requirements and will liaise with HR and Technology departments, related to the responsibilities referenced below. This role will be a cross section of requiring the analytical skills of a business systems analyst, the creativity of a solution architect, and process knowledge of a functional superuser.  Your Role Accountabilities:   Workday Implementation and Project Delivery:   Become critical Workday configuration resource to successfully implement new functionalities and/or processes globally / on a regional level from development through delivery within project timelines Able to work independently and resolve complex Workday bugs impacting global / regional level workforce, identify the issue and develop configuration fixes  Ensure thorough documentation of requirements, conceptual design, and end-to-end processes Collaborating with other functional teams (e.g. People & Culture) to ensure efficient delivery of new configuration in Workday  Conduct discovery sessions with stakeholder(s) and/or project sponsor(s) to understand business requirements and deepen service offerings to our Employees, Supervisors and Business Partners.  Demonstrate Workday configuration through the development of a proof of concept (prototype)  Supports configuration testing efforts executing testing for any new Workday features being adopted  Become a subject matter expert for Workday security, supervisory organization and processes ensuring system health and sustainability  Execute daily maintenance activities including but not limited to role assignments, security audits, organization set, etc. Identify and articulate process improvements, understand potential Workday constraints and offer practical solutions on how to best deliver the Workday solution  Participate in Workday upgrade process including testing  Support management on ad-hoc projects as required  Assist in development of training materials and partner in change management efforts and organizational readiness  Develop relationships with key stakeholders and customers in remote locations  Continuous Improvement:   Maintain process controls to help design, implement and/or monitor operations as part of initial configuration/implementation and continuous improvement:  Participate in various process improvement projects, and assist in the process and system change implementations Serve as an advisor in Workday configuration knowledge to HR Services team at large and HR Business Partners and COE stakeholders  Participate in update trainings as needed Project Management Office:     This position will support PMO efforts for Workday projects  Understand and execute critical path activities and resolve or escalate issues as needed Deliver on project/process documentation as part of transition of support to operations  Understand and apply WarnerMedia security and privacy policies, standards and processes to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data Perform other duties as required at the request of senior members of HR Services .  Work Experience:   3+ years of experience in HR or Payroll operations including 1 – 2 years previous applicable experience with Workday HCM functional processes required  Experience in development and implementation of process and systems changes required  Prior experience in multinational environment required  Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:   Bachelor's degree in a business related field, or equivalent combination of training and work experience required  Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of tools  Knowledge/Skills:   Fluency in business English Ability to gather and translate business requirements/technical solutions Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/activities and prioritize appropriately  Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn quickly through instruction and self-training  Proven analytical skills with strong attention to detail  Passion for customer service  Be solution oriented with the flexibility to work in a dynamic 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 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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.