Welcome to the Payroll Analyst Job Category

A Payroll Analyst is a specialized type of Financial Analyst. They work in businesses of all sizes, managing their employer's payroll. With roles varying from preparing reports for accounting purposes, calculating and processing payments, and working on new payroll policies.

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Payroll Analysts can benefit from having skills like Financial analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing. Discover updated high paying job listings and exclusive access to jobs from top tier companies nationwide.

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$77K - $116K *

Unlock efficiency by managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance and timely employee payments. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving process improvements in a dynamic organizatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K *

Support payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing, data integrity, and compliance in a dynamic, multi-state environment. Collaborate with teams on time-sensitive projects while managing payro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Analyze payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate paychecks. Collaborate with teams, audit data, and train specialists to enhance payroll efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $99K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic payroll accounting and benefits management. Analyze processes to ensure accuracy while streamlining workflows. Lead projects and support stakeholders with data in...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage accurate payroll and tax processes across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting financial reporting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to accurate multi-state payroll processing, compliance, and supporting employee equity programs while ensuring timely financial reporting and tax adherence in a dynamic en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize HR and payroll operations across North America. Leverage your expertise in ADP systems to drive end-to-end process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational eff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Transform payroll processes by leading high-impact projects and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, refine, and implement payroll solutions that drive operational...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $135K *

Engage in full-cycle payroll processing for 1000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while leveraging technological improvements to enhance operational efficiencies in...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $161K *

Launch your career as a Senior Payroll Analyst, mastering end-to-end payroll for US and Canadian employees. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring accurate payroll tax calculations and compliance. Drive efficiency through audits, statutory filings, and legislative research, while safeguarding data privacy and supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Join a dynamic payroll team to ensure the accurate administration of payroll and benefits across multiple entities. Drive efficiencies, collaborate with HR and Finance, and own full-cycle payroll proc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Support our US payroll organization by driving complex projects, solving problems, and fostering collaboration. Thrive in a dynamic environment to influence payroll practices and ensure successful pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career forward as the operational point of accountability for payroll accuracy. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and rectify discrepancies while enhancing vendor performance in...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $90K *

Join our team to enhance payroll accuracy through data analysis and processing. Collaborate on continuous improvements and automation efforts while managing complex HR requests and ensuring compliance...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing and effective vendor communication in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Your focus on detail will support str...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K *

Lead shadow payroll processes for global mobility compliance, ensuring accuracy in tax and social security matters across jurisdictions. Manage diverse teams, fostering quality client services and bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$132K - $181K *

Transform employee experiences by leading the optimization of global Workday Payroll systems through strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement, ensuring efficiency and compliance ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $203K *

Champion the optimization of our global Workday Payroll system, leading full product lifecycle management, stakeholder collaboration, and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and user exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Optimize Workday Payroll processes by providing technical analysis, support, and solutions in a high-volume payroll environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data integrity and drive impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Elevate payroll accuracy by analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving complex Workday Payroll issues in a high-volume environment, while supporting technical configurations and collaborating across HR and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a leading team in payroll tax compliance, driving accuracy and stability across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Leverage your expertise to support tax operations and ens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining our Strategic Finance team as a Senior FP&A Analyst. Lead Gross Margin analysis, ensure reporting integrity, and drive impactful insights for strategic decision-making a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage daily bank balances and cash flow. Leverage your treasury expertise to ensure liquidity and financial stability through effective analysis, reporting, and coordinatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Transform accounts payable operations by leading invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense management. Drive automation and process improvements while ensuring compliance and accurate financial...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    A Payroll Analyst manages an employer's payroll, prepares reports for accounting purposes, calculates and processes payments, and works on new payroll policies.

  • What skills do I need to be a Payroll Analyst?question toggle

    Key skills for a Payroll Analyst include Financial Analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing.

  • Can I find high paying Payroll Analyst jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders provides access to jobs paying $100K and up, including roles as a Payroll Analyst.