Manager, Workday Configuration

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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:

This position will lead functional projects and configuration activities for new functionality

and enhancements within the Workday HCM, Security, Business Process Framework,

Recruiting and Onboarding product suite. This role performs in a functional leadership

capacity and includes elements of project management, analysis of business systems,

and process knowledge. Thia role will work to ensure configurations in Workday comply

with local and country specific requirements and will liaise with HR and Technology

related to the responsibilities referenced below.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Workday Implementation and Project Delivery:

Serve as a key Workday configuration resource and ensure the successful

implementation of new functionality and/or processes within project timelines

Conduct discovery sessions with stakeholder(s) and/or project sponsor(s) to

understand business requirements

Demonstrate Workday configuration through the development of a proof of

concept (prototype)

Ensure thorough documentation of requirements, conceptual design, and end-to-

end processes

Lead configuration testing efforts and partner with HRIS and Technical Solutions

teams in configuring and testing in Workday

Develop high quality deliverables and presentations catered to the audience and

with close attention to detail

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, provide recommendations

and assist in the process and system change implementations

Partner with cross functional teams and Technical Solutions team in the

development, testing and roll-out of enhancements (e.g., new system

updates/releases, new integrations)

Serve as an advisor in Workday configuration knowledge to the HRIS Solutions

team

Participate in update trainings as needed

Project Management Office:

This position will support PMO efforts for Workday projects

Oversee, define and monitor critical path activities and resolve or escalate issues

as needed

Leverage project management tools and methodology, and work to refine and

standardize tools and practices for projects under the PMO function

Serve in a quality assurance role for projects - review functional process designs

and related configuration

Help to deliver on project/process documentation as part of transition of support

to operations

Understand and apply Warner Bros Discovery 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:

7+ years of experience in implementing and / or maintaining Workday HCM,

Recruiting, Onboarding, Security is required

3+ years of experience in implementing and / or maintaining Workday HCM is

required

5+ years of project management experience required

3+ years of people management experience is required

Process development / definition in an ERP environment required

Experience in the development and implementation of process and systems

changes required

Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company desired

Operational experience in HR or Payroll a plus

Prior experience supporting multiple locations desired

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

Bachelor's degree in a business related field, or equivalent combination of

training and work experience required

PMI and/or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

Workday system application implementation with functional knowledge across at

least in HCM

Experience on projects during design, configure/build, implement and

stabilization phases

Ability to effectively capture stakeholders' needs and be able to translate needs

into system functionality

Experience in Workday HCM Functional and Business Process configuration and

testing

Proficient with Workday Security (creating and maintaining security groups)

Proficient in Workday custom report building and with Enterprise Interface Builder

(EIB)

Experience in developing project timelines and providing updates catered to

audience

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of tools

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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.

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