Manager, Payroll

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

The EMEA Payroll Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery will oversee payroll operations across the EMEA region. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining accurate and timely payroll processes, managing relationships with payroll vendors, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The role requires leading and mentoring a payroll team, acting as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, and collaborating with other departments like Legal, Finance, and HR. Data analysis, reporting, and participation in system testing and special projects are also key aspects of the job. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in EMEA payroll operations, ideally within a large, multi-business unit organization, and strong proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
Must have:
  • 5+ years EMEA payroll experience
  • EMEA payroll compliance knowledge
  • Payroll software expertise (Workday/Safeguard preferred)
  • Team leadership and mentoring skills
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel
Good to have:
  • Payroll certification
  • Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft
  • Bilingual (English)
  • Experience in large, multi-business unit organization
Perks:
  • Hybrid work model
  • Private medical care
  • Life and accident insurance
  • MyBenefit cafeteria platform
  • Sports card
  • Social fund
  • Retirement pension plan
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Access to Max platform
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to parking spaces

Job Details

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…

Join Warner Bros. Discovery as a dedicated EMEA Payroll Manager within the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Operations Department. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for payroll operations within the EMEA region, implementing best practices in payroll processes and driving payroll automation, process standardization and improved controls to ensure process effectiveness and efficiencies throughout the region. The Manager should be committed to coaching payroll team members and leading special projects to ensure payroll excellance. If you are detail-oriented and enthusiastic about ensuring payroll excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Your Role Accountabilities… 

International Payroll Operations Execution: 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of payrolls in the EMEA region. 

  • Ensure payroll service delivery is accurate, timely and aligned with service level agreements.  

  • Manage the ongoing relationship with payroll vendor(s) across EMEA. 

  • Collaborate closely with Safeguard payroll provider for precise and punctual processing. 

Leadership: 

  • Develop and maintain a well-trained payroll operations team. 

  • Coach and mentor staff to ensure each person excels individually and as a team with a focus on customer service and operational excellence. 

Compliance and Point of Contact: 

  • Act as the primary contact for the outsourced payroll service provider. 

  • Ensure compliance with payroll processing calendars for each country. 

  • Serve as the point of contact for international payroll operations, employee issues, benefits, and inquiries related to payroll tools and processes. 

  • Resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other internal/external parties. 

  • Manage ticket requests in the case management system for payment issuance and other payroll issues. 

Analysis and Documentation: 

  • Compile, analyze, and document issues related to payroll and fiscal activities to identify systemic problems. 

  • Identify opportunities and contribute to implementing continuous improvements in payroll procedures. 

Collaboration and Support: 

  • Work closely with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure payroll compliance. 

  • Provide global payroll reporting services to P&C, Finance, Accounting and Legal as needed. 

  • Support internal audits in various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors. 

Reporting and Data Analysis: 

  • Compile statistics and reports regularly, including ad hoc requests and Year-end reporting. 

  • Perform data analysis by running reports and utilizing Excel functionality (vlookups, index match, pivot tables). 

Testing and Special Projects: 

  • Participate in testing of payroll systems or process changes and enhancements. 

  • Contribute to other special projects as required. 

 Qualifications & Experience… 

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll operations, supporting EMEA markets while 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. Payroll certification a plus. 

  • Language Requirements: Must be bilingual. English speaking. 

  • Technical Skills: Experience with Workday HR/Safeguard payroll or other SaaS payroll tools required (SAP or PeopleSoft) with payroll integration and mass data loads (EIB) preferred. 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: Solid knowledge of payroll and compensation practices (salary, benefits, taxes, etc) and statutory requirements for EMEA, plus statutory requirements across countries in EMEA is 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 strong 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 

What's in it for you...

  • contract of employment 

  • hybrid work 

  • benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program 

  • free access to the Max platform 

  • work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema 

  • training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts 

  • CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives 

  • access to parking spaces 

#LI-Hybrid

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.

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   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 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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