Senior Assistant - PE Shared Services

Electronic Arts (EA); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts invites applications for a Senior Assistant – PE Shared Services to deliver accurate, timely People Operations services across the employee lifecycle. You will manage HR transactions in Workday and other systems, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with global stakeholders to drive process improvements and automation.

This role emphasizes data security, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business required.
• 5+ years in HR Operations or People Operations.
• Experience with HRIS/HCM platforms, preferably Workday.
• Global or regional HR Shared Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions in Workday and other HR systems.
• Process, validate, and audit HR transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle ServiceNow requests and meet SLAs.
• Support payroll-related activities within cut-off timelines.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Workday proficiency

ServiceNow familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description:

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

As a Senior Assistant – PE Shared Services you will play an important role in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality People Operations services across the employee lifecycle.

You will manage complex HR transactions and employee data across systems such as Workday and ServiceNow, while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and adherence to established service levels and operating procedures.

In addition to day-to-day operations, you will take ownership of processes, support issue resolution and escalations, partner with global stakeholders, identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, and contribute to enhancing the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions in Workday and other HR systems, including new hires, onboarding, employee data changes, promotions, compensation changes, transfers, international movements, organizational changes, leave-related transactions, and terminations.
• Process, validate, and audit HR transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and data integrity across HR systems.
• Manage employee and manager requests through ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with defined SLAs and quality standards.
• Manage and validate data movement and integrations between HR systems, including Workday, payroll systems, recruiting platforms, and other downstream applications.
• Support payroll-related activities by ensuring employee changes and required data are processed accurately within established payroll cut-off timelines.
• Manage and maintain employee documentation and digital employee records in accordance with applicable retention, security, and privacy requirements.
• Support employment verification and employment eligibility processes, including applicable documentation and system updates.
• Support global and country-specific People Operations processes, including Leave of Absence, parental leave, onboarding, offboarding, and other workforce administration activities.
• Research and resolve complex employee data and transaction issues, partnering with Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HR/People Partners, Centers of Excellence, and other teams as required.
• Act as a point of support for complex operational queries and escalations, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved appropriately.
• Perform quality checks and support audits to identify process or data gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information in accordance with EA information security, data privacy, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, improve turnaround times, and enhance employee and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, system enhancement, testing, and implementation initiatives within People Operations.
• Maintain and improve process documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and other operational resources.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on recurring issues, process gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support testing and validation of HR system enhancements, new functionality, and process changes before implementation.
• Partner effectively with global and regional stakeholders and provide clear, timely updates on operational requests, issues, and priorities.
• Support knowledge sharing and provide guidance to team members on processes, systems, and operational best practices.
• Track operational performance and contribute to achieving agreed SLA, quality, accuracy, and customer experience targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in HR Operations, People Operations, HR Shared Services, or workforce administration.
• Hands-on experience working with an HRIS/HCM platform, preferably Workday.
• Experience with case management or ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Good understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR data management.
• Experience working in a global or regional HR Shared Services/People Operations environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple countries or geographic-specific HR processes is an advantage.
• Experience working with payroll-related employee data and payroll cut-off activities is preferred.
• Exposure to HR process improvement, automation, system testing, or operational projects is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex operational issues.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a focus on delivering a positive employee experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong ownership and accountability with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Google Workspace, Workday, and ServiceNow.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging automation, technology, and AI-enabled solutions to improve HR operational efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, systems, and business requirements.
• Ability to support and guide junior team members through knowledge sharing and operational best practices.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.