Senior Specialist, P&O Technology & Data Operations - Workday HRIS

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Senior Specialist, P&O Technology & Data Operations – Workday HRIS (Project Hire)

Senior Specialist, P&O Technology & Data Operations – Workday HRIS (Project Hire)

The Senior Specialist, P&O Technology and Data Operations role (Project Hire until 3/31/24 ) provides support to HRIS and Data Processing functions within the People & Organization (HR) Department. This role serves as a functional expert and will maintain the Workday HRIS system and oversee the data maintained within it, ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. In addition, this role is responsible for reporting and analyzing P&O data and interfacing with P&O and other business functions. The successful candidate will be a quick and eager learner, have a keen interest in Human Resources, and must possess solid Excel skills, as well as strong communication skills and an excellent customer service orientation. The level of work ranges from very basic to more complex and may vary frequently, therefore it is important that the candidate be flexible.

Responsibilities
• Manage configuration, testing, and system activities in Workday, including maintenance of organizational structures, business processes, etc.
• Write advance reports on various HR data elements, such as headcount, turnover, and employee demographics to meet specific business needs and present data in easy-to-understand format, provide guidance to recipients and troubleshoot any errors or issues.
• Process mass changes using EIB uploads to process large number of changes in a timely and accurate manner, testing and troubleshooting the EIB templates prior to loading in production and collaborating with other teams to ensure the data is accurate.
• Handle complex transaction and other escalation from Data processing team, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation are obtained and changes are process according to established timelines.
• Partner with Finance to maintain position and budget tracking data in Workday, as well as distribute reports to Finance partners for the global budgeting process.
• Partner with the IT team to implement process improvements and new functionality that would increase the efficiency and quality of P&O services.
• Support data integrity through scheduled audit reports and error handling.
• Work with the greater People & Organization community (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Partners, Analytics and Insights, etc.) in delivering key data.
• Serve as functional subject matter expert for P&O systems, responds to requests from P&O generalists, centers of excellence personnel, Payroll and other support groups and employees regarding systems and processes, as well as to research a resolve employee data issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information, promote data governance, and be a steward to promote improvements of overall data quality.
• Be a trusted resource for the entire global P&O team with respect to data and system processes and procedures
• Utilize the Service Now portal for processing incoming requests and managing workflow
• Assist in researching and testing new system capabilities and process reviews
• Document processes and information to expand the HR knowledgebase
• Participate in special projects and committees within the P&O department as required.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3 - 5 years of Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Workday experience is a plus.
• HR Operations and Payroll experience is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven track record of excellent follow-through on assignments; demonstrated commitment to getting tasks accomplished with minimal supervision
• Must have attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Organized individual who can prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines in a very fast paced reporting environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining a professional and cooperative demeanor
• Experience dealing with employees at all levels and ability to adapt communication style to suit the cultural differences required for a global audience
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision, make good quality decisions, problem solve, and adapt easily to changing priorities

Key Competencies/Core Knowledge
• Communicates effectively
• Tech savvy
• Interpersonal savvy
• Optimizes work processes
• Action oriented
• Being resilient
• Manages ambiguity
• Business insight
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Values differences

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxz6qo-18-119-104-238-42 in your application.