Payroll Analyst - fixed - term

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Your New Role

Join Warner Bros. Discovery as a dedicated EMEA Payroll Analyst within the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Operations Department. The Payroll Operations Analyst plays a key role in payroll administration, conducting audits, and supporting best practices across payroll processes. This position involves compiling, analyzing, and documenting issues related to payroll and associated activities to identify systemic problems. The role will also be responsible for researching and responding to payroll inquiries, supporting internal audits, and preparing materials for external and internal auditors. Participation in special projects is expected.

If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll excellence in an international environment, we encourage you to apply.

Whats in it for you

• Contract of employment - fixed term - 18 months
• Hybrid work model
• Benefits package: private medical care, life insurance and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, subsidy for a sports card, social benefits fund, pension programmes, employee referral programme
• Free access to the HBO platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Programme, employee-organised movie screenings in the office cinema room
• Training and development: learning platform, subsidy for English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club with opportunities to develop interests through employee-led groups, online sessions with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering opportunities, environmental and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces

Your Role Accountabilities

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payrolls across the EMEA region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced payroll service provider and collaborate closely to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll processing calendars and local payroll requirements across EMEA countries.
• Resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders, including management of case management tickets.
• Compile, analyze, and document payroll and fiscal issues to identify systemic problems and support continuous process improvements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR teams to ensure payroll compliance and support internal and external audits.
• Prepare payroll reports, statistics, year-end reporting, and perform data analysis using advanced Excel functionality, including VLOOKUPs, INDEX MATCH, and pivot tables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in payroll operations supporting EMEA markets while managing sensitive and confidential information is required. Experience in a shared service or large multi-business-unit organization is an advantage.
• Must be bilingual with English language proficiency.
• Experience with Workday HR, Safeguard Payroll, or other SaaS payroll tools is required. Experience with payroll integrations and mass data loads (EIB) is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of payroll and compensation practices, including salary, benefits, taxes, and statutory requirements across EMEA countries. Experience in process management, continuous improvement, and process re-engineering.
• Strong analytical capability with experience managing high-volume payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.

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, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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