Compensation & Payroll Analyst

Pixelogic Media

. Participate in salary surveys, analyze market trends, and benchmark jobs internally and externally to determine competitive pay .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBurbank • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with federal and state labor laws, and advanced data analysis using Excel. Proficient in developing HR dashboards and providing insights on recruitment and employee engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingAdvanced Excel SkillsHRIS Software ExperienceData AnalysisCompliance with Labor Laws

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPayroll ProcessingVariance AnalysisExcel ModelingVLOOKUPPivot TablesCompensation AnalysisKPI DevelopmentEmployee Survey AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

ADPMicrosoft Office SuiteHR Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Labor LawsPay EquityMerit Increase ProcessEmployee EngagementRecruitment Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in salary surveys, analyze market trends, and benchmark jobs internally and externally to determine competitive pay
Assist with the merit increase process and develop input sheets
Conduct equity analyses to ensure pay fairness and compliance with federal and state labor laws
Clean and analyze ATS, payroll, and employee survey data to identify patterns in turnover, hiring, and performance
Develop HR dashboards, KPIs, and visualizations to track workforce metrics
Provide HR leaders with insights on recruitment effectiveness, employee engagement, and potential risks
Recommend optimizations for recruiting, training, and talent management
Process bi-weekly payroll, including calculating wages, overtime, and deductions
Reconcile and process benefits billing and bank wires
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and prepare year-end filings
Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR and assist with audits
Work in a hybrid arrangement based in Burbank, with commuting to the office as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in finance, human resources, accounting, or a related field is typically required
Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, formulas, and pivot tables
Proficiency in VLOOKUP and pivot tables is required
Experience with HRIS or compensation software
Ability to identify performance drivers, interpret trends, and perform variance analysis
Exceptional accuracy in data entry and calculations
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to handle sensitive financial and personnel information confidentially
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance
Clear verbal and written skills to explain pay details to employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Employment decisions made without regard to protected characteristics, including race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status