Evp, Total Rewards

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

EVP, Total Rewards 

Your Role Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a holistic Total Rewards strategy aligned with the organization's mission, values, and strategic goals.

• Lead the design and administration of competitive compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, and equity compensation, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Oversee the management, optimization and continued harmonization of global employee benefits programs, including health and wellness plans, retirement benefits, and other perks, ensuring cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

• Manage executive compensation programs, including incentive plans, equity awards, and deferred compensation, in alignment with corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with P&C leads and business leaders to develop compensation programs that effectively link rewards to individual and organizational performance, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Develop and implement recognition and rewards initiatives that reinforce desired behaviors and drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity.

• Oversee, design and implement global mobility policies and practices for a complex global organization.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and internal policies governing compensation and benefits practices, maintaining transparency and fairness.

• Utilize data analytics and benchmarking to assess the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to enhance competitiveness and ROI.

• Oversee relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers to optimize the delivery of Total Rewards programs and services.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Total Rewards team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards management, with a focus on driving transformational change and innovation

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing future-focused Total Rewards strategies that drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, including incentive design, market analysis, and pay equity principles.

• Expertise in leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance Total Rewards delivery and employee experience.

• Thorough understanding of benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience managing executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company environment.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.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: $350,000.00 - $650,000.00 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.