Warsaw, Masovian, Poland
5 hours ago
Senior Manager, Workforce Management

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...

The People & Culture (P&C) Workforce Management team drive global programs and processes relating to management of workforce needs in the organization including organizational design & change; workforce transition management, headcount budgeting and financial forecasting support. The team is a key conduit between the P&C and Finance business partners in supporting financial and people needs of the business.

The Workforce Management Partner works with the P&C Leaders to budget and forecast headcount within each team.  The WFM Partner supports P&C partners by analysing different business units and planning new or updated organisation structures in our Org Design (OD) tool that align with the strategic objectives for the business unit.  They work with a team of WFM Partners on the OD tool to ensure that any restructures across the units are aligned and track and monitor implementation.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Partner with P&C Partners, Talent and Talent Acquisition in aligning long term business goals with workforce needs and development of plans to address gaps

Support completion of annual budget templates inputs based on organizational operational needs; with clear timelines. Balance departmental inputs & cost control​

Support Finance FP&A with position forecast updates and reconciliations

Manage periodic review of open positions and actively manage in line with cost control needs

Use workforce analytics and data-driven insights to prepare reports and presentations on workforce metrics for senior management to support strategic decision-making.

Project Management

Operational improvements in our position & forecasting processes – working with FP&A Partners to understand where there are opportunities to improve & align.

Work as part of a project team to deliver operational improvements.

Contribute to reports and presentations for senior leadership regarding project progress and success across all initiatives

Organizational Design

Conduct organizational assessments using a variety of analytical techniques to identify areas for structural improvement.

Undertake organizational design scenario planning in our OD tool, based on business needs

Drive org modelling implementation activities, financials tracking, severance accruals and operational administration

Stakeholder Mgt & Bus Partnering

Responsible for developing and reporting on key project milestones and metrics using the OD reporting tool.

Work with a team of Workforce Management Partners to co-ordinate and report on restructuring activities across the business.

Workforce Analysis

Leverage workforce data to analyse key trends within workforce & business units.

Share best practices in OD tool use with other WFM partners, and train P&C Partners to use & report in the OD tool.

Qualifications & Experience…

5+ years of experience in workforce management/planning, HR analytics, or a related HR function.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or relevant field, and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous

Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking.

Knowledge and understanding of key finance / HR processes relating to budget management and forecasting

Ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholder groups and to work effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate analytical data into actionable insights.  

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS, workforce management systems, and Excel.

What's in it for you...

contract of employment 

hybrid work 

benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program 

free access to the Max platform 

work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema 

training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts 

CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives 

access to parking spaces 

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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