Payroll Operation Analyst (Fixed-term contract)
Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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.
Whats 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)
Bachelors 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
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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 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 youre 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.
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About Company
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 entertainme ... View more