Senior Payroll Analyst, AP Payroll Services

Job Description

Senior Payroll Analyst, AP Payroll Services (Japan)

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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 Role Accountabilities...
• Responsibility for accurately and timely execution of APAC payroll by working closely with local payroll vendor in timely manner, with a high level of accuracy
• Partner with external vendors to ensure payroll deliverables are compliant, accurate and on time
• APAC payroll supports the following territories: Hong Kong, China, Australia, Korea, India, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan
• Main point of contact for day to day payroll operations, as well as issues relating to
• Prepare and file relevant reports to tax authorities, social security and pension funds for supported territories
• Prepare the monthly payroll journal, reconciliation payroll report.
• of data and documents as well as working closely with the Manager APAC Payroll Services as well as local HR Team
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR teams and the payroll vendor on any payroll related reporting
• Recommending process enhancements and continuous improvement to the team

Qualifications & Experience...
• Minimum of 5 - 10 Years work experience of execution and coordination of APAC payroll, finance or travel and expense, preferably within similar business
• Solid knowledge of regulations and statutory requirements related to salaries, taxes, benefits and other payroll related matters required
• Work collaboratively with respective stakeholders and be a focal point for client specific issues
• Communicate in a professional manner and constantly strive for providing excellent customer service with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills – including ability to speak and write English and Japanese in a professional environment in dealing with external payroll vendor and Business Partners.
• Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) would be advantageous
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency, with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration and customer service skills
• Maintain confidential information
• Team player with ability to build relationships
• Payroll certification a plus

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.

The Legal Bits…

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjje02-18-218-138-170-42 in your application.