Senior Manager, Workforce Management

<p><b><span>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Who We Are… </span></b></p><p><span>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…</span></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Your New Role...</b></p><p>The People &amp; Culture (P&amp;C) Workforce Management team drive global programs and processes relating to management of workforce needs in the organization including organizational design &amp; change; workforce transition management, headcount budgeting and financial forecasting support. The team is a key conduit between the P&amp;C and Finance business partners in supporting financial and people needs of the business.</p><p></p><p>The Workforce Management Partner works with the P&amp;C Leaders to budget and forecast headcount within each team.  The WFM Partner supports P&amp;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.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Your Role Accountabilities...</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Partner with P&amp;C Partners, Talent and Talent Acquisition in aligning long term business goals with workforce needs and development of plans to address gaps</p></li><li><p>Support completion of annual budget templates inputs based on organizational operational needs; with clear timelines. Balance departmental inputs &amp; cost control​</p></li><li><p>Support Finance FP&amp;A with position forecast updates and reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Manage periodic review of open positions and actively manage in line with cost control needs</p></li><li><p>Use workforce analytics and data-driven insights to prepare reports and presentations on workforce metrics for senior management to support strategic decision-making.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Project Management</b></p><ul><li><p>Operational improvements in our position &amp; forecasting processes – working with FP&amp;A Partners to understand where there are opportunities to improve &amp; align.</p></li><li><p>Work as part of a project team to deliver operational improvements.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to reports and presentations for senior leadership regarding project progress and success across all initiatives</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Organizational Design</b></p><ul><li><p>Conduct organizational assessments using a variety of analytical techniques to identify areas for structural improvement.</p></li><li><p>Undertake organizational design scenario planning in our OD tool, based on business needs</p></li><li><p>Drive org modelling implementation activities, financials tracking, severance accruals and operational administration</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Stakeholder Mgt &amp; Bus Partnering</b></p><ul><li><p>Responsible for developing and reporting on key project milestones and metrics using the OD reporting tool.</p></li><li><p>Work with a team of Workforce Management Partners to co-ordinate and report on restructuring activities across the business.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Workforce Analysis</b></p><ul><li><p>Leverage workforce data to analyse key trends within workforce &amp; business units.</p></li><li><p>Share best practices in OD tool use with other WFM partners, and train P&amp;C Partners to use &amp; report in the OD tool.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience…</b></p><ul><li><p>5+ years of experience in workforce management/planning, HR analytics, or a related HR function.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or relevant field, and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge and understanding of key finance / HR processes relating to budget management and forecasting</p></li><li><p>Ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholder groups and to work effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate analytical data into actionable insights.  </p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS, workforce management systems, and Exce