Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Payroll Analyst (FTC)

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 Payroll Analyst, you will manage and process UK monthly payroll(s), calculating, checking, and running audit reports.
• Ensure payroll system holds accurate payroll records.
• Prepare payroll monthly reconciliation and Cost Reports for the Finance Department(s) Work on Audits with external provider(s).
• System updates, setting up new companies and amendments on Zellis payroll system, including knowledge End Year Updates (EYU), payslip reversals and reworks.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Act as the (first) point of contact for the payrolls for HR and Finance queries.
• Responsible for managing and processing UK, Pensioner, Expat, and Irish monthly payroll(s) & Preparing monthly cost reports for Finance.
• Managing the Auto-Enrolment (AE) process and assisting with Pension enrolment, maintenance, and contribution upload.
• Where applicable, provide information about the size of the organization managed, operating budget, revenue accountability, number of employees or other quantitative data pertinent to this position.
• Accountable for ensuring payrolls are accurate and paid on time. There are a total of 19 payrolls ranging from 3 employees to 800 employees with variable pay dates, total around 3,500 employees paid monthly.
• Manage the payroll process from receiving data from various sources through to ensuring employees are paid, payslips delivered, and third-party payments are made.

Qualifications & Experience…

Essential:
• Experience of managing and processing high volume payrolls, including calculating, checking, and producing audit reports, ensuring high level of accuracy throughout the process.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to work comfortably under pressure.
• Able to act as the first point of contact for the payroll(s).
• Managing the Auto-Enrolment (AE) process and assisting with Pension enrolment, maintenance, and contribution upload.

Desirable:
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Experience of Auto Enrolment regulations.
• Understanding Job Retention regulations.
• Zellis (Northgate) payroll experience would be ideal, but other systems transferrable.

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

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmmpn2-3-133-118-11-42 in your application.