Payroll Analyst - fixed - term

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
Join Warner Bros. Discovery as a dedicated EMEA Payroll Analyst within the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Operations Department. The Payroll Operations Analyst plays a key role in payroll administration, conducting audits, and supporting best practices across payroll processes. This position involves compiling, analyzing, and documenting issues related to payroll and associated activities to identify systemic problems. The role will also be responsible for researching and responding to payroll inquiries, supporting internal audits, and preparing materials for external and internal auditors. Participation in special projects is expected.
If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll excellence in an international environment, we encourage you to apply.
What's in it for you...
Contract of employment - fixed term - 18 months
Hybrid work model
Benefits package: private medical care, life insurance and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, subsidy for a sports card, social benefits fund, pension programmes, employee referral programme
Free access to the HBO platform
Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Programme, employee-organised movie screenings in the office cinema room
Training and development: learning platform, subsidy for English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club with opportunities to develop interests through employee-led groups, online sessions with experts
CSR activities: volunteering opportunities, environmental and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities
Ensure accurate and timely execution of payrolls across the EMEA region.
Act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced payroll service provider and collaborate closely to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with payroll processing calendars and local payroll requirements across EMEA countries.
Resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders, including management of case management tickets.
Compile, analyze, and document payroll and fiscal issues to identify systemic problems and support continuous process improvements.
Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR teams to ensure payroll compliance and support internal and external audits.
Prepare payroll reports, statistics, year-end reporting, and perform data analysis using advanced Excel functionality, including VLOOKUPs, INDEX MATCH, and pivot tables.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in payroll operations supporting EMEA markets while managing sensitive and confidential information is required. Experience in a shared service or large multi-business-unit organization is an advantage.
Must be bilingual with English language proficiency.
Experience with Workday HR, Safeguard Payroll, or other SaaS payroll tools is required. Experience with payroll integrations and mass data loads (EIB) is preferred.
Solid knowledge of payroll and compensation practices, including salary, benefits, taxes, and statutory requirements across EMEA countries. Experience in process management, continuous improvement, and process re-engineering.
Strong analytical capability with experience managing high-volume payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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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