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Specialist Pre-Payroll EMEA (with French)

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Specialist Pre-Payroll EMEA (with French)

Warsaw, Poland

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...

Warner Bros. Discovery is searching for an Specialist (Pre-Payroll) to join the Global Business Services (GBS) People & Culture (P&C) Operations team.

This role is based in Warsaw and will be the key player, regularly interacting with P&C Partners, other GBS P&C Operations Teams and employees and address their P&C Services-related requests.

In this role you will utilize your excellent customer service skills to deliver an exceptional employee experience, partnering with subject matter experts across our People & Culture function to provide timely responses to employee's queries across our Europe (EMEA region). We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience/interest in payroll/data administration and is comfortable working in fast-paced international and challenging environment.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Collect, manage, and verify data that has to be submitted to the Payroll teams for the payroll process run.
  • Prepare various reports (predefined/ad-hoc) required for payroll process preparation.
  • Update/maintain master data in relevant HCM systems if required for the respective country.
  • Analyze data processed in the systems to determine compliance and accuracy.
  • Conduct audits and quality assurance testing to ensure the accuracy of transactions and processes.
  • Support employees, line managers, and external vendors with diverse queries and service requests across various communication channels, including case management.
  • Manage and action cases requested by employees in the HCM system and ServiceNow.
  • Work collaboratively as a global team with other areas of the People & Culture team or other WBD teams (such as Global Technology & Operations) to resolve escalated or misdirected employee questions.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of employee records.
  • Assist with testing related to People & Culture systems if required.
  • Participate in People & Culture projects and initiatives to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date process guides for the Pre-payroll team.
  • Focus on ongoing process improvements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Experience: 2+ years Human Resources administrative or related experience required, preferably from a global shared services environment. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use confidential information appropriately.
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in Polish &French& English both written & spoken
  • Hybrid Work Environment: Ability to work in office 2-3 days per week. Communication: Exceptional communication and customer service skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly at all levels and in English. Must have flexible and adaptable attitude to cope with fast changing and complex environment. Comfortable working with a global consumer base and different Cultures
  • Relationship Management: Strong relationship skills. Experienced in building and maintaining effective collaborations. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
  • Process Management: Skilled in process improvements and problem solving, taking initiative to own work projects/tasks. Ability to manage ad hoc high-volume activities in a fast-paced environment independently.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Has strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Basic experience in project management
  • Technical Skills: Payroll related experience. Knowledge of People & Culture (HR) Systems like ServiceNow (case management), Workday, SAP, ADP is preferred. Strong skills required with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What's in it for you...

  • Contract of employment
  • Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
  • Free access to player.pl and HBO Max
  • Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
  • Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
  • training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
  • CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
  • Casual dress code
  • Parking space available for booking

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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 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 you're 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.

Client-provided location(s): Warsaw, Poland
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000082419EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)