Compensation Consultant

Warner Bros. Discovery
Burbank, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2024

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 New Role


WarnerMedia seeks a Compensation Consultant (Design & Analytics) to join the Total Rewards Team. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing program design modeling, complex data analytics, data visualization, etc. in support of the compensation consulting team guidance to assigned internal clients and collaborate with HR partners in the planning, development, implementation, and management of compensation programs that support and drive the company's business strategy.

Your Role Accountabilities

  • Support the Compensation Consulting function in the design, implementation and ongoing management of general or specific programs, initiatives and projects within assigned business unit and/or client groups.
  • Responsible for providing market intelligence analysis, industry specific data assessment and consultation to assigned clients (HR Business Partners / Business Leaders) to inform appropriate solutions.
  • Lead and perform complex data analytics, advanced reporting and development of compensation and workforce planning tools in support of key decision-making and overall insights and efficiencies
  • Manage the annual merit, bonus and long-term incentive planning process and communication for assigned clients
  • Collaborate, contribute to the development and harmonization of programs, plans and processes with Compensation Operations/Strategy team on enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Build dynamic tools/models to facilitate education on compensation principles, tools and practices to strengthen HR and Talent Acquisition business knowledge of compensation programs and processes.
  • Collaborate with HR, business, HRIS, and Legal as it relates to compensation.

    Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant compensation experience
  • Bachelor’s degree - Human Resources, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, or Business degree preferred; or equivalent work experience
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
  • Strong data analytics and visualization skills; process improvement
  • Expert level skill with MS Excel and MS Access
  • Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences
  • Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations based on compensation principles and philosophy
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail.
  • Thorough understanding of compensation practices and trends
  • Ability to understand and relate to multiple stakeholders from various disciplines within the business
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with other MS Office programs

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…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skillset, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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@wbd.com.

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