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Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating across media, entertainment, and telecommunications. It creates, produces, and distributes films, television programming, and other content through a range of platforms, with a portfolio of established brands and franchises serving audiences worldwide.
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Payroll Operations Analyst - Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Manage high-volume US payroll operations, audits, union pay calculations, and issue resolution for Warner Bros. Discovery. Use Workday, payroll controls, and advanced Excel skills to support accurate and compliant payroll processing.

INIndiaHybridFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredOperations

Description

  • Administer payroll for US employees
  • Perform payroll audits and improve payroll processes through established best practices
  • Enter and verify timecard data in Workbrain Online Time and Attendance or Workday Time Tracking
  • Adjust time entries, pay inputs, and payroll costing allocations as needed
  • Calculate union employee pay under collective bargaining agreements and process all employee pay in line with company policies and legal requirements
  • Investigate payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement resolutions
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand and resolve payroll issues
  • Act as a payroll subject matter expert when addressing employee concerns
  • Coordinate with process partners and escalation contacts to resolve issues
  • Maintain payroll controls, procedures, and compliance standards
  • Analyze payroll reports using Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and pivot tables
  • Test payroll system changes, enhancements, and related process updates
  • Assist leadership with additional payroll projects and assignments
  • Compile, analyze, and document payroll issues and findings
  • Support internal audits and prepare documentation for internal and external auditors
  • Investigate and answer payroll-related inquiries

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in payroll operations
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
  • At least two years of experience using Workday HR/payroll or other SaaS payroll platforms, including SAP or PeopleSoft
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • CPP or FPC certification is preferred
  • Fluent spoken English
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products, especially Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of US federal and state requirements governing wages, salaries, taxes, benefits, and related payroll matters
  • Experience with process management, continuous improvement, and process re-engineering
  • Ability to manage high-volume work accurately and on schedule in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical ability and close attention to detail
  • Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-through skills
  • Outstanding communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly in English to people at all levels
  • Knowledge of Motion Picture collective bargaining agreements and union pension, health, and welfare provisions is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a record of building and sustaining effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness

Benefits

  • Opportunities to advance your career
  • A thoughtfully designed benefits package
  • Resources and tools to support personal growth and development
  • Reasonable adjustments or accommodations are available to qualified candidates with disabilities during the application and recruitment process

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