Payroll Operations Analyst

3 months ago


Hyderabad, India WARNERMEDIA Full time

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery⦠the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Areâ¦

When we say, âthe stuff dreams are made of,â weâre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDâs 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 whatâs nextâ¦

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 Roleâ¦
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a dedicated Payroll Analyst to join the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Department. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for administering payroll for US employees, conducting payroll audits, and implementing best practices in payroll processes. The role involves expertise in timecard entry and meticulous auditing of payroll results. The ideal candidate possesses experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory compliance across states and experience with payroll processing for various legal entities. With a background in processing payroll for unions and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and union pension health and welfare plans, the Analyst will play a key role in compiling, analyzing, and documenting issues related to payroll and associated activities. Responsibilities also include researching and responding to payroll inquiries, supporting internal audits, and preparing materials for external and internal auditors. The Analyst will actively participate in special projects as required. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role Accountabilitiesâ¦

  • Conduct payroll activities, analyze and interpret pay rules utilizing Workbrain Online Time and Attendance (OTA), Workday Time Tracking, Workday Payroll, and ServiceNow Case Management including but not limited to: 
    • Entering and reviewing timecard data in OTA or Workday Time Tracking.
    • Adjusting time entries, pay inputs, or payroll costing allocations.
    • Calculating Pay for union employees according to collective bargaining agreements, and all employees according to company policy and legislative requirements.
  • Research payroll inconsistencies and irregularities to determine root cause and provide resolution.
  • Work with cross functional counterparts to understand and resolve issues.
  • Become a payroll subject matter expertise to resolve employee issues swiftly and efficiently.
  • Proactively communicate and collaborate with process partners and/or other points of escalation to provide research and information to resolve issues.
  • Follow and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and compliance with respect to the payroll process.
  • Ability to understand and evaluate reports utilizing Excel functionality (vlookups, index match, pivot tables).
  • Participate in testing of payroll system related to process changes and enhancements.
  • Support leadership with other projects and tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experienceâ¦

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll operations, managing sensitive and confidential information is required. Experience in a shared service, large multi-business unit organization is a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience required. CPP or FPC certification preferred.
  • Language Requirements: Must be English speaking.
  • Technical Skills: Minimum 2 years of experience with Workday HR/payroll or other SaaS payroll tools required (SAP or PeopleSoft). Knowledge of Microsoft is required, particularly with MS Excel.
  • Relationship Management: Strong relationship skills. Experienced in building and maintaining effective collaborations. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
  • Process Management: Understanding of US federal and state regulations related to salaries, wages, taxes, benefits, and other payroll related matters required. Skilled in process management, improvements, and re-engineering. Ability to manage high volume activities on time, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Has strong analytical skills and attention to detail.  
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and customer service skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly at all levels and in English.
  • Union Requirements: Understanding of Motion Picture collective bargaining agreements and union pension health and welfare preferred.

How We Get Things Doneâ¦

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 youâre a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.



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