Manager, HR Systems & Operations

The Manager, HR Systems & Operations serves as a strategic and hands‑on partner for the HR team and reports to the Director, HR Systems & Operations. Responsibilities Partner with functional leads and the IT Workday team on Workday configurations, enhancements, testing, and deployments. Manage the ticketing process, including request, requirements, and testing protocols. Support key HR processes such as open enrollment and performance management by managing and tracking configuration changes, developing test plans, and coordinating user acceptance testing. Identify opportunities to optimize Workday processes, reporting, and user experience through system best practices. Complete regular and ad‑hoc payroll and benefits audits, including benefits billing reconciliation. Manage and audit leave pay in coordination with third‑party administrators and benefits and payroll functional leads. Complete regular and ad‑hoc reporting, providing key analysis to HR teams. Research and address data integrity issues and errors, ensuring a high level of data integrity and accurate transactions. Establish audit processes as needed. Track Workday integrations with vendors and research fail reports in partnership with IT. Provide backup to payroll, completing biweekly payroll as needed. Provide backup to Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits administration in Workday. Support projects to streamline HR processes and eliminate non‑value‑added activities that improve efficiency. Support employee pay and benefits questions. Qualifications & Skills 5+ years as a Benefits, Payroll, and/or HRIS Analyst. 2+ years of Workday experience; Workday certification preferred. Experience running payroll and completing pay/benefits audits. Expertise in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.). Compensation $115,000 – $135,000 per annum. Benefits Full coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental. Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase. Work/Life balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days. 401(k) company matching. Tuition reimbursement (up to graduate degree). EEO Statement Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE200 Starz Entertainment, LLC