Sr. Analyst, Solutions & Workday Configuration

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. 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 Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking and Scheduling product suite. This role performs in a functional leadership capacity and includes elements of project management, analysis of business systems, and process knowledge. This 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.

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)  Support day-to-day business operations - troubleshoot issues and determine, develop configuration solutions or process changes  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  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  Perform other duties as required at the request of senior members of HR Services .  Work Experience:   5+ years of experience in implementing and / or maintaining Workday US Payroll is required  3+ years of experience in implementing and / or maintaining Workday Absence and / or Time Tracking 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