Hybrid Payroll & Compensation Analyst

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC in Burbank, CA is seeking a Payroll and Compensation Analyst to drive compensation analysis, merit processes, and payroll accuracy in a hybrid work setup.

You will benchmark jobs, participate in salary surveys, develop input sheets for merit increases, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while partnering with HR and finance. Strong Excel, HRIS, and ADP experience are required, with attention to detail and clear pay communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, human resources, accounting, or a related field is typically required.
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, formulas, pivot tables) and experience with HRIS or compensation software. Proficiency in V-look-up and pivot tables is required.
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to identify performance drivers, interpret trends, and perform variance analysis.
• Detail-oriented: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive financial and personnel information.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to explain pay details to employees.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Analysis: Participate in salary surveys, analyze market trends, and benchmark jobs internally and externally.
• Merit Increase: Assist with merit increase process; develop input sheets.
• Data Analysis & Compliance: Conduct equity analyses to ensure pay fairness and comply with federal and state labor laws.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Clean and analyze data from ATS, payroll, and employee surveys to identify patterns in turnover, hiring, and performance.
• Metric Development: Develop HR dashboards, KPIs, and visualizations to track workforce metrics.
• Strategic Insights: Provide insights for HR leaders on recruitment effectiveness, employee engagement, and risks.
• Process Improvement: Use findings to optimize recruiting, training, and talent management.
• Payroll Processing: Process payroll on bi-weekly cycles including wages, overtime, deductions; manage benefits billing and bank wires.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure compliance with tax laws and prepare year-end filings.
• Reporting: Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR and assist with audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

HRIS or compensation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, human resources, accounting, or related field

Tools

ADP payroll system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC in Burbank, CA is seeking a Payroll and Compensation Analyst to drive compensation analysis, merit processes, and payroll accuracy in a hybrid work setup.

You will benchmark jobs, participate in salary surveys, develop input sheets for merit increases, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while partnering with HR and finance. Strong Excel, HRIS, and ADP experience are required, with attention to detail and clear pay communication.