Sr Analyst UK Payroll

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.

Your New Role…

As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. You’ll play a key role by supporting process improvements and acting as a subject matter expert for all payroll-related matters. This position requires a high level of accuracy, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Lead the preparation, processing and reconciliation of UK and Ireland monthly payrolls and one bi-weekly payroll in collaboration with the WBD Payroll team in London.
• Act as escalation point for payroll-related queries from employees, managers and internal departments.
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with UK and Ireland legislation, company policy and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, recommending enhancements, and participating in payroll system updates and any processing improvement projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and People & Culture (P&C) teams to ensure ongoing payroll compliance and ensure alignment across teams.
• Manage year and processes including P60s and statutory reporting.
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly statistics reports to Office of National Statistics and other external bodies.
  
  

Essential

Qualifications & Experience…

• 3-5+ years of experience working in payroll, including to managing multiple high-volume payrolls.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and Ireland Payroll legislation, statutory reporting, pensions and Auto-Enrolment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Confident in handling complex queries and calculations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, formulas and lookups).
  
  

Desirable

• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with Workday payroll systems.
• Previous involvement in payroll related projects or systems implementations.
  
  

Shift Timings:- 3PM to 11 PM IST

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 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 you’re 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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