Job Description

Compensation Analyst

Location: Onsite – Santa Monica, CA

Long-Term Contract

About the Role

Join an exciting and dynamic media company based in West Los Angeles! We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst with 5+ years of experience to provide critical analytical and operational support to our Compensation team. This role partners closely with the Compensation Manager to design, maintain, and administer compensation programs that ensure accuracy and a seamless employee experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong Excel skills, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer compensation programs, including job architecture, salary structures, bonus plans, and incentives
• Support annual merit and bonus cycles through data preparation, modeling, validation, and reporting
• Collaborate with Finance on headcount tracking and forecasting activities
• Perform market pricing and benchmarking to inform compensation decisions
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, pay equity issues, and gaps
• Develop reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders using advanced Excel techniques
• Ensure data integrity and process accuracy across HR systems in partnership with HRIS
• Assist with compliance-related reporting and audits as needed
• Prepare materials for leadership reviews and presentations
• Stay current on compensation trends and regulatory changes
• Provide analytical and operational support for ad hoc compensation projects

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or similar analytical HR role
• Strong understanding of compensation principles and market practices
• Advanced Excel proficiency (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
• Experience with HRIS systems; SAP SuccessFactors preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large data sets accurately
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Collaborative and professional approach with strong cross-functional partnership skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required
• CCP coursework or progress toward certification is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Background in media, entertainment, or similar industries
• Familiarity with international compensation practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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