Job Description

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...

Warner Bros. Discovery is searching for a New Joiner Experience Specialist to join the Global Business Services (GBS) People & Culture (P&C) team. In this role, the New Joiner Experience Specialist is responsible for providing a welcoming, informative, efficient, and compliant onboarding experience for those joining and growing within WBD as well as hiring managers.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Use a variety of systems and methods to onboard an employee, new or existing, into a new position.

• Ensure all on-boarding tasks and pre-employment screenings are processed and completed appropriately. Which includes timely adjudication and the escalation/ FCRA notification process.

• Provides direct communication to new joiners and hiring managers throughout the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

• Collaborate with new joiners to complete compliance documents (such as Form I-9).

• Serve as front line, Tier 1-2, administration for People & Culture customers’ (employees, vendors, business partners, hiring managers, etc.) requests ensuring exceptional customer service satisfaction.

• Work collaboratively with Warner Bros. Discovery teams, such as Talent Acquisition, Global Technology & Operations, and Facilities, to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and resolve escalations or inquires.

• Work with the management, peers and stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience, both in recruitment and onboarding.

• Identify process gaps and make recommendations to stabilize or streamline the process.

• Run & analyze reports, queries and extrapolate data/information.

• Participate in projects and initiatives to improve processes and drive efficiency.

• Maintain excellent working relationships with peers and stakeholders in the departments you serve.

•  Act in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations in addition to all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Policies and Processes.  

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned which may become essential to the position.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience, preferably within an HR operations team, service provider and/or shared services environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR / business related field or equivalent work experience. Equivalent experience is equal to 4 years of HR experience, preferably within an HR operations team.

• Knowledge of HR Systems (Workday, ServiceNow, etc.) and ability to learn and understand various computer systems.

• Strong verbal/written communication skills, organization skills, detail-oriented, yet able to analyze and recommend alternatives.

• Ability to prioritize and address competing demands, multi-tasking capacity critical.

• High degree of respect for confidentiality and sensitivity of HR and payroll data.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Must possess the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

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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 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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $56,700.00 - $105,300.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.