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 an EMEA Payroll Operations Analyst within the Global Business Services, People & Culture Shared Services Payroll Operations team.
In this role, you will support accurate and compliant payroll delivery across EMEA, working closely with our global payroll provider and internal stakeholders. You will play a key part in payroll execution, issue analysis, audits, and continuous process improvement in a dynamic, international environment.
What’s in it for you…
Contract of employment
Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: learning platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club – the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities…
Ensure accurate and timely execution of payrolls across EMEA in cooperation with the outsourced payroll provider (Safeguard)
Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related matters, including employee queries, benefits, and payroll tools
Manage payroll tickets and resolve payroll, payment, and compliance-related issues
Compile, analyze, and document payroll issues to identify root causes and support continuous improvements
Support internal and external audits and prepare required payroll documentation
Participate in payroll testing, system enhancements, and special projects
Qualifications and Experience…
Proven experience in payroll operations supporting EMEA markets, including handling sensitive and confidential data
Proven experience working in a shared services or large, complex international organization (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; payroll certification is a plus
Proven experience with payroll systems such as Workday HR, Safeguard, SAP, PeopleSoft, including integrations and mass data loads (EIB)
Strong knowledge of payroll, compensation, benefits, and statutory requirements across EMEA countries
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and Legal teams
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
#LI-Hybrid
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.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.
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