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

As the Director of Compensation Programs, you will lead strategic projects within the Compensation Program Design and Operations team, within Total Rewards. Your role focuses on developing, standardizing, and administering compensation plans, tools, processes, and/or programs across the enterprise that align with the company’s compensation philosophy and priorities. This role fosters relationships with internal stakeholders and demands close collaboration with team members across the Compensation Consulting teams, P&C, Legal, and Technology to ensure effective design and execution of compensation strategies. This role is expected to support projects in leading and facilitating discussions needed for project decision analysis including development and assessment of outcome scenarios and alternative options, cost analysis, and implications. The Director of Compensation Programs reports into the GVP, Compensation Program Design and Operations.

Your Role Accountabilities

Conduct cost-benefit, impact and market research analyses to assess project feasibility, alternative options, and identify potential scopes that align with strategic objectives

Identify and build out project plans, processes, tools, and resources to facilitate execution of projects

Organize and lead planning and decision-making sessions, and/or share project progress with various to support successful project outcomes

Collaborate with team members from Compensation Consulting, Legal, P&C, and Communications, and Technology to discuss potential risks, issues, and optimization opportunities support project alignment and seamless implementation

Lead a small team and manage on-going compensation programs and activities supported by the Compensation Programs team

Qualifications & Experience

5-7 years of progressive experience in project management or strategic compensation consulting roles

Strong foundation in Compensation principles, programs, and processes through 10+ years of experience

Workday experience a plus

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, or equivalent discipline

Ability to understand and relate to multiple stakeholders from various disciplines within the business (Operations, Finance etc.)

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with other MS Office programs

Strong quantitative skills and ability to think critically, with ability to research and analyze various types of data.

Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple assignments to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Good experience with continuous improvement (e.g., return on investment, optimization opportunities)

Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively anticipate problems and opportunities and confidence to use initiative to pursue solutions

Strong analytical skills with a strong attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good team player, flexible, and able to resolve conflicts

Ability to manage complex work within tight deadlines

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: $161,070.00 - $299,130.00 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.