Specialist, Flex Talent

Warner Bros. Discovery; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media company in Hyderabad is seeking a Specialist, Flex Talent, to manage its external workforce program. This role demands a thorough understanding of compliance and vendor management, with responsibilities spanning from program oversight to performance tracking. To excel, candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in contingent workforce management. Proficiency in vendor management systems and Microsoft Office is essential. Join a team that champions diversity and inclusion while contributing to effective talent acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in contingent workforce management.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end management of the contingent workforce program.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor communication.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the contingent workforce program.

Skills

Contingent Workforce Management

Vendor Management

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Certifications in contingent workforce management

Tools

Vendor Management Systems (VMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Flex Talent (Hyderabad)

As a Specialist, Flex Talent, you will be responsible for supporting the management and administration of the organization’s external workforce program in India. Your role will involve coordinating and supporting the ongoing pay, management, and oversight of our external workforce program, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and best practices. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure value and performance, and with contingent workers to optimize the utilization of contingent talent and contribute to the organization’s talent acquisition and workforce management objectives.

You’ll work closely with colleagues and business units in India as part of the APAC (Asia Pacific) Flex Talent team, reporting to the global team in London, UK, and oversee the Managed Service Provider (MSP) in India.

Your Role Accountabilities:

• Contingent Workforce Management: Support the end-to-end management of the contingent workforce program, including vendor selection and management, talent pool and pipeline arrangements, contract administration, pay, onboarding, offboarding, and performance tracking.
• End‑to‑end management of Statement of Work (professional services) contracts and Managed Services contracts, liaising with Procurement, Finance, Planning & Analysis, and Accounts Payable.
• Handle mis‑classification and re‑classify workers to ensure they are correctly engaged.
• Vendor Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for vendor communication, ensuring effective collaboration, compliance with contractual obligations, and resolution of any vendor‑related issues or concerns.
• Vendor Tendering: Assist with the drafting, evaluation, and implementation of new vendor tendering, collaborating with colleagues in Commercial.
• Vendor Payments: Partner with Finance, Commercial, and technology teams to ensure all vendor payments are accurate, made on time, and in accordance with contract.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Stay informed about relevant labor laws, tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements pertaining to contingent workers, ensuring adherence and minimizing legal risks. Assist with India worker tax assessments and vendor tax arrangements with advice from tax specialists.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with the vendor in line with company vision and goals.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the contingent workforce program, track key metrics, generate reports, and provide insights to stakeholders for decision‑making and program optimization.
• Contingent Worker Support: Serve as an escalation resource for contingent workers, addressing inquiries, providing guidance on policies and procedures, and facilitating effective communication between workers and relevant stakeholders. Understand and advise on worker payments and deductions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining and automating contingent workforce management processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with HR, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Technology and other relevant teams to align contingent workforce management strategies with organizational goals, ensuring an effective and compliant operating model. Serve as a partner and resource to our clients and businesses, supporting managers and advising on workforce issues with Legal, Commercial, Finance, and Tax as required.
• Attend regular meetings online with the global Flex Talent Center of Excellence.
• Assist with similar accountabilities, as required, across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant experience. Additional certifications or training in contingent workforce management is a plus.
• 2+ years experience in contingent workforce management, Statement of Work (professional services) and managed services.
• Familiarity with vendor management systems (VMS), preferably Beeline.
• Knowledge of relevant labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to contingent workers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage documentation and data.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills to interact and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
• High standard English language proficiency, written and verbal.
• Experience hiring for large business delivery hubs.
• Experience in talent acquisition, Human Resources or related roles is desirable.
• Experience working as part of an international team.
• Experience with a range of IT hires is desirable.

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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