Analyst, Compensation

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery

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

Under general direction, this position will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs in accordance with guidelines and policies to provide recommendations on compensation issues and proposals. This position will report to a Warner Bros. Discovery Compensation Lead. This role supports the Compensation function by carrying out activities that embody 'Act as One Team' mindset, whereby collaboration across Comp Ops, P&C, TA, etc is expected. This role also champions inclusion, by listening to various ideas and bringing them to Manager for consideration when market pricing roles, etc. It is an essential function of this position that the work be performed in a hybrid work environment, where employees go into an office 3x a week where they are based in a WBD office that has P&C Partners due to the client-service nature of the role.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Conduct job analysis, evaluation and salary administration to determine appropriate salary grades, ranges, and pricing based on internal and external equity
• Work closely with Compensation Manager on preparing analysis for new hire offers, and adjustments
• Participates in a variety of Human Resources and Compensation related analytical projects including the Total Rewards Planning year-end compensation cycle
• Support industry market survey submission process for assigned area(s). Review survey results and collate changes for discussion
• Support the planning and execution of job analysis activities, including obtaining job descriptions and identifying survey market matches
• Provide ongoing job architecture maintenance and support including submitting job profile code additions and removals
• Provide market research when needed for adhoc compensation data requests
• Support promotion process for BU by conducting internal equity analysis and initial salary recommendations for Compensation Manager review
• Assist in cross-functional support, including special projects with respect to compensation-related matters

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources Management or equivalent experience; CCP a plus. 2+ years of experience in compensation. Must be able to work in a fast-paced changing environment. Knowledge of compensation principals, programs, practices. Intermediate Excel skills required including VLOOKUPs, formulas, creating charts and graphics, pivot tables. Solid experience with Workday or similar HRIS platform. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Strong analytics and problem-solving skills with a desire to learn and grow in the compensation field. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once. High attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations a plus. Ability to handle sensitive HR information with high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, please visit our newsroom here.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces 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, 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range : $68,330.00 - $126,899.00 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 sick time and vacation. If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.