Employee Connection Specialist

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! ㅤ Your New Role Reporting to the APAC P&C Services Supervisor, the Employee Connection (EC) Specialist is part of the Tier 1 HR Services’ Employee Connection team (EC) in APAC, which designs and runs the infrastructure to deliver an outstanding employee experience. This role is based in Sydney and will be a key player, regularly interacting with employees to support and address their HR needs. This role will support and execute standardized processes that are repeatable including the employee on and off-boarding, benefits, mobility, operations, and compliance in Australia. The hire will be expected to be highly independent and proactive in identifying and implementing positive change and improvements to scale a great employee experience aligned with our culture. Responsibilities: Responds to employee inquiries timely. Performs HR transactions in Workday. Assists with reorganizations including position management. Prepares payroll information. Onboard/Offboard employees. Executes repeatable processes. Oversees benefits and responds to benefits issues. Tracks probation periods Assists with reporting and audit. Provides employment verification. Proactively identify potential issues and escalate unresolved matters to Tier 2 or relevant teams and leads. Requirements: At least 3-5 years of experience in the general field of Human Resources services and administration in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Fully professional level of English Proven knowledge of international employment, payroll, global mobility practices, social security, and labor laws in Australia (and New Zealand and/or other countries in the Asia Pacific is a plus but not required). Demonstrated effectiveness working with contact center technology including but not limited to contact center tracking system and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) – Workday, ServiceNow knowledge preferred. Advance skills in Microsoft Office, (and O365, SharePoint). Ability to manage, influence, partner, negotiate, and 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. Discovery Services Australia Pty Ltd About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. Some Important Details We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.