Senior HRIS Analyst-Talent Systems

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

SIE’s People Team   is embarking on a journey to transform employee experience. We have an amazing opportunity for a  Senior Talent Management Product Owner to join the People Technology and Services team. This Product Owner will play a critical role in leading system enhancement projects and assist in supporting Talent Systems (Recruiting, Performance and Learning) projects globally. 

What you’ll be doing:

The Senior HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system, with a focus on talent management, performance, and reporting. This role partners closely with HR, IT, and various business units to support Workday’s functionalities and improve processes. The Senior HRIS Analyst will play a key role in managing Workday enhancements, including Workday Extend, product management, and project management, while ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and system integrity through thorough quality assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Workday HCM System Administration:

• Manage and maintain the configuration of Workday HCM, including modules related to core HR, talent management, and performance management.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to optimize Workday modules and ensure they align with organizational objectives.
• Ensure proper security roles and permissions are maintained in Workday.

Talent Management and Performance:

• Support and configure the talent and performance management processes in Workday, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Assist in developing strategies for talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning within Workday.

Workday Reporting:

• Design and build complex custom reports and dashboards in Workday to meet business needs.
• Leverage advanced Workday reporting features, including calculated fields and composite reports, to ensure accurate data delivery for HR and business analytics.
• Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to business leaders.

Workday Extend and Product Management:

• Lead initiatives using Workday Extend to develop custom solutions that enhance Workday’s native functionality.
• Serve as the product manager for Workday applications, ensuring that product roadmaps align with strategic goals.
• Work closely with business units to prioritize system enhancements and develop implementation plans.

Project Management and Implementation:

• Lead Workday-related projects, including new module implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, using best-in-class project management methodologies.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation, while ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivery on project objectives.
• Ensure successful completion of all project phases, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and release support.

Business Analysis and Process Improvement:

• Conduct business needs assessments, gap analysis, and data analysis to provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Translate business requirements into Workday functional specifications and configurations that optimize HR and organizational processes.
• Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and business teams to ensure system solutions align with business objectives.

Quality Assurance and System Integrity:

• Develop and implement test plans and scripts to ensure system accuracy and data integrity during updates, patches, or new implementa