Employee Connection Specialist

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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...

Reporting to the EMEA EC Supervisor, the EC Specialist is part of a team of Tier1 P&C Services professionals supporting the EMEA region. The job holder is in charge of overall P&C administration in the assigned countries from Onboarding through the Employee Lifecycle until offboarding in a complex environment.

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 2-3 years of experience in the general field of HR administration

Prior experience with HR related projects, transitions, system implementations

Must be fluent in Polish and English, fluency in other European languages preferred, namely Slavic languages, Czech, Romanian (others a plus, but not preferred)

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 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

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 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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.