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WPP Media

Senior Associate, People Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $90K/yr

Senior Associate, People Operations (Workday) The Senior Associate, People Operations (Workday) plays a critical role in supporting stabilization, and ongoing administration of Workday across the ...

Gemini

People Solutions Associate

New York, NY · On-site

As an Associate, People Solutions, you'll own and support key People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and orientation to offboarding, HR systems, and employee data ...

Gemini

People Solutions Associate

New York, NY

As an Associate, People Solutions, you'll own and support key People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and orientation to offboarding, HR systems, and employee data ...

New

Gemini

People Solutions Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

As an Associate, People Solutions, you'll own and support key People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and orientation to offboarding, HR systems, and employee data ...

New

nitra

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

A People Operations Associate to serve as a founding member of Nitra's People function and build the operational backbone of HR from the ground up. As a Series B company scaling toward unicorn status ...

nitra

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

A People Operations Associate to serve as a founding member of Nitra's People function and build the operational backbone of HR from the ground up. As a Series B company scaling toward unicorn status ...

Hudson Guild

People Operations Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The People Operations Associate supports the daily operations of Hudson Guilds People Operations Department. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, this role is responsible for managing aspects ...

Hudson Guild

People Operations Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The People Operations Associate supports the daily operations of Hudson Guild's People Operations Department. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, this role is responsible for managing aspects ...

Hudson Guild

People Operations Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$45K/yr

The People Operations Associate supports the daily operations of Hudson Guild's People Operations Department. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, this role is responsible for managing aspects ...

Hudson Guild

People Operations Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The People Operations Associate supports the daily operations of Hudson Guild's People Operations Department. Reporting to the People Operations Manager, this role is responsible for managing aspects ...

nitra

People Operations Associate

New York, NY · On-site

A People Operations Associate to serve as a founding member of Nitra's People function and build the operational backbone of HR from the ground up. As a Series B company scaling toward unicorn status ...

Codes Health

People Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Own People operations and compliance. Manage policies, the Codes Health Employee Handbook, visa support, and People documentation. * Work closely with the CEO to shape organizational design for our ...

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Senior Associate, People Operations

WPP Media

New York, NY • On-site

$45K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Job description

About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
Senior Associate, People Operations (Workday)
The Senior Associate, People Operations (Workday) plays a critical role in supporting stabilization, and ongoing administration of Workday across the organization. This position will partner closely with the People Operations team, Payroll, Reporting, and other stakeholders to ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and ensuring we are taking into consideration operational standards.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and process-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role will be heavily focused on auditing data, troubleshooting system issues, documenting processes, and supporting the day-to-day activities associated with Workday and its integration with ADP Payroll.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Operations & Data Integrity
  • Support the ongoing rollout, stabilization, and optimization of Workday across the employee lifecycle.
  • Audit employee data between Workday and ADP to identify discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
  • Review and analyze compare reports, error reports, integration reports, and audit findings to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to investigate and correct employee data inconsistencies.
  • Monitor Workday transactions and validate successful processing of employee changes.

Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Maintain, update, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job aids, and process documentation related to Workday transactions and People Operations workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Assist in developing and documenting new procedures as Workday functionality expands.
  • Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the People Operations team.

Organizational Structure & Data Management
  • Create and maintain Supervisory Organizations (Sup Orgs) and organizational structures within Workday.
  • Support with the processing of organizational changes including transfers, promotions, restructures, and reporting line bulk updates.
  • Submit and validate Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) uploads and other mass data transactions.
  • Perform quality assurance reviews following data uploads and system changes.

Reporting & Analysis
  • Generate and analyze Workday reports to support People Operations, Payroll, and Business Stakeholders.
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting related to employee data, organizational changes, and system performance.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for Workday-related operational tickets and escalations.
  • Partner with the Workday Project Lead, HRIS, Payroll, and Workday Support teams to investigate and resolve system issues.
  • Track, document, and manage open issues through resolution.
  • Support testing activities, system enhancements, and post-production validation efforts.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HRIS, Payroll, or a related operational function, with a focus on Workday.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with Workday, ADP, and other HRIS platforms.
  • Experience performing data audits, reconciliations, or quality assurance reviews.
  • Experience maintaining process documentation and SOPs.
  • Familiarity with HR operations, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle transactions.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
US Pay Range
$45,000-$90,000 USD
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