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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!

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Your New Role…

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a dedicated Payroll Analyst to join the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Department.

The Payroll

Analyst is responsible for administering payroll for US employees, conducting payroll audits, and implementing best practices in payroll processes. The role involves expertise in timecard entry and meticulous auditing of payroll results. The ideal candidate possesses experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory compliance across states and experience with payroll processing for various legal entities. With a background in processing payroll for unions and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and union pension health and welfare plans, the Analyst will play a key role in compiling, analyzing, and documenting issues related to payroll and associated activities.

Responsibilities also include researching and responding to payroll inquiries, supporting internal audits, and preparing materials for external and internal auditors. The Analyst will actively participate in special projects as required. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role Accountabilities…

- Conduct payroll activities, analyze and interpret pay rules utilizing Workbrain Online Time and Attendance (OTA), Workday Time Tracking, Workday Payroll,



and ServiceNow Case Management including but not limited to:
- Entering and reviewing timecard data in OTA or Workday Time Tracking.
- Adjusting time entries, pay inputs, or payroll costing allocations.
- Calculating Pay for union employees according to collective bargaining agreements, and all employees according to company policy and legislative requirements.

- Research payroll inconsistencies and irregularities to determine root cause and provide resolution.
- Work with cross functional counterparts to understand and resolve issues.
- Become a payroll subject matter expertise to resolve employee issues swiftly and efficiently.
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with process partners and/or other points of escalation to provide research and information to resolve issues.
- Follow and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and compliance with respect to the payroll process.
- Ability to understand and evaluate reports utilizing Excel functionality (vlookups, index match, pivot tables).
- Participate in testing of payroll system related to process changes and enhancements.
- Support leadership with other projects and tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience…

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll operations, managing sensitive and confidential information is required. Experience in a shared service, large multi-business unit organization is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience required. CPP or FPC certification preferred.
- Language Requirements: Must be English speaking.
- Technical Skills: Minimum 2 years of experience with Workday HR/payroll or other SaaS payroll tools required (SAP or PeopleSoft). Knowledge of Microsoft is required, particularly with MS Excel.
- Relationship Management: Strong relationship skills.



Experienced in building and maintaining effective collaborations. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
- Process Management: Understanding of US federal and state regulations related to salaries, wages, taxes, benefits, and other payroll related matters required. Skilled in process management, improvements, and re-engineering. Ability to manage high volume activities on time, in a fast-paced environment.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills. Has solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and customer service skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly at all levels and in English.
- Union Requirements: Understanding of Motion Picture collective bargaining agreements and union pension health and welfare preferred.

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.

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.

📌 Payroll Operations Analyst (Hyderabad)
🏢 Warner Bros. Discovery
📍 Hyderabad