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.
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Your New Role
The Payroll Analyst is responsible for payroll administration, payroll audit, and the application of best practice payroll processes. The Analyst will compile, analyze, and document issues on payroll and related activities in order to identify systemic issues or problems. (S)he will research and respond to payroll inquiries from customers and stakeholders. This individual will support internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors. (S)he will participate in special projects when required.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Responsibility for accurately and timely execution of international payroll by working closely with Safeguard payroll provider in a timely manner, with a high level of accuracy.
- Primary contact for outsourced payroll service provider. Ensure compliance with the payroll processing calendars.
- Point of contact for International payroll operations, employee payroll related issues, benefits and questions concerning the payroll tools and processes as well as issues relating to local authorities.
- Providing excellent customer service in researching and responding to payroll related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other internal/external parties.
- Resolving ticket requests in case management system for issuance of payments and other payroll issues.
- Compiling, analyzing and documenting issues on payroll and related fiscal activities in order to identify systemic issues or problems.
- Identify opportunities and help to implement continuous improvements for procedures in the payroll.
- Work closely with Legal, Finance and HR to ensure payroll compliance.
- Supporting internal audits of various payroll areas and preparing materials for external and internal auditors.
- Compiling statistics and reports on a regular basis as well as ad hoc requests as well as Year-end reporting. Performing data analysis by running reports, and using Excel functionality (vlookups, index match, pivot tables).
- Participating in testing of payroll system or process changes and enhancements.
Qualifications & Experiences
- Minimum 2 years of payroll, finance or accounting experience required
- Experience managing a third-party payroll vendor(s)
- Direct experience and understanding of related requirements in payroll/compensation for LATAM
- Experience with systems and processes required (Workday, PeopleSoft and SAP)
- Understanding of regulations related to salaries, taxes, benefits and other LATAM payroll related matters
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent in years of experience) in Business, Accounting, Human Resources Management or related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience
- Good knowledge of compensation/benefit practices and statutory requirements across provinces in LATAM
- Specific knowledge of payroll and compensation practices and statutory requirements in LATAM
- Exposure to and familiar with various payroll systems, applications, vendors in use within the LATAM market (e.g., Safeguard)
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 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, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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