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Analyst, Compensation
full-timeNew York, Atlanta$74k - $137k

Summary

Location

New York, Atlanta

Salary

$74k - $137k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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

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.

The role supports Owning It by being accountable for assigned tasks whether big or small to help support driving decision making by Manager, 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 ad hoc 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, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.  

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.

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: $74,271.00 - $137,931.00 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Compensation,Job Analysis,Salary Administration,Excel,Workday,HRIS,Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving,Interpersonal Skills,Organization Skills,Attention to Detail,Confidentiality,Market Research,Job Architecture,Equity Analysis,Collaboration

About Warner Bros. Discovery

WARNER BROS. is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A WarnerMedia Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting. The company’s vast library, one of the most prestigious and valuable in the world, consists of more than 61,000 hours of programming, including nearly 6,500 feature films and 3,000 television programs comprised of tens of thousands of individual episodes.

Warner Bros. has employees in over 30 countries. The company is headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios lot, 142 acres in Burbank, California, which is considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world and is also home to 35 soundstages (including one of the world’s tallest stages, which has an in-ground tank capable of holding more than two million gallons of water). Warner Bros. Studio Facilities also manages the company’s studio in the U.K., Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, which is a 160-acre production facility that has been the production site of many highly acclaimed Warner Bros. movies including the eight Harry Potter films.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Entertainment Providers

What you'll do

  • The Analyst, Compensation will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, providing recommendations on compensation issues. This role includes conducting job analysis, salary administration, and supporting various HR and compensation-related projects.

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What does Warner Bros. Discovery pay for a Analyst, Compensation?

Warner Bros. Discovery offers a competitive compensation package for the Analyst, Compensation role. The salary range is USD 74k - 138k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Analyst, Compensation do at Warner Bros. Discovery?

As a Analyst, Compensation at Warner Bros. Discovery, you will: the Analyst, Compensation will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, providing recommendations on compensation issues. This role includes conducting job analysis, salary administration, and supporting various HR and compensation-related projects..

Why join Warner Bros. Discovery as a Analyst, Compensation?

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading Entertainment Providers company. The Analyst, Compensation role offers competitive compensation.

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The Analyst, Compensation position at Warner Bros. Discovery is based in New York, United States and Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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