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Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Employee Connection Specialist in Warsaw, Poland
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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…
Warner Bros. Discovery is searching for an Employee Connection Specialist to join the Global Business Services (GBS) People & Culture (P&C) Operations team.
This role is based in Warsaw and will be a key player, regularly interacting with employees to support and address their P&C Services-related requests. The specialist supports and executes standardized processes that are repeatable in nature including the employee on and off-boarding, benefits, mobility, operations, and compliance for European based employees. The hire will be expected to be highly independent and proactive in identifying and implementing positive change and improvements to deliver a great employee experience aligned with our culture.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Responds to employee inquires
Performs HR transactions in Workday
Prepares employment related contracts in compliance with local regulation and company policy – manages the onboarding process with all involved stakeholders
Manages the entire offboarding process
Manages positions
Prepares payroll information
Tracks probation periods
Assists with reporting and audit
Provides employment verification
Escalates unresolved matters to Tier 2 / on site or responsible third parties
Participates in several process improvement projects to standardize processes, improve efficiency and timeliness
Participates in global / local projects
Maintain good working relationship and cooperation with P&C partners, Payroll, Benefits COE, Finance teams
Qualifications & Experience…
At least 6-8 years of experience in the general field of HR administration
Prior experience with HR related projects, transitions, system implementations
Fully professional level of English AND another European language (French preferred) is required
Advanced user of Workday
Advanced user of ServiceNow tracking system
Understanding of payroll processes of supported countries
Advanced Excel usage
Demonstrated effectiveness working with contact center technology including but not limited to contact center tracking system and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
High level knowledge of local labor laws of supported countries, experience working with works councils / trade unions is preferred.
Ability to manage, influence, partner, negotiate, effectively communicate through verbal and written methods
Adaptive and flexible to new ideas and change
Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential issues and difficult customers
Passionate about customer experience
What's in it for you...
Contract of employment
Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
Free access to player.pl and HBO Max
Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
Training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
Casual dress code
Parking space available for booking
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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.
The Legal Bits…
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.