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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$75K - $92K *

Shape payroll operations by managing U.S. bi-weekly processing in Workday, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance reporting and audits while addressing payr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $119K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations by combining expertise in payroll with operational analytics. Help us innovate processes with analytical rigor and a focus on data integrity in a fast...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $108K *

Drive the payroll function by planning, coordinating, and improving payroll processes. Oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations, lead staff, and enhance system efficiency while man...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career as you lead end-to-end U.S. payroll processing. Own compliance, enhance systems, and support audits while ensuring accuracy and collaborating across teams in a dynamic, fast-paced...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $117K *

Transform payroll processes by providing technical support and system enhancements. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal timekeeping and reporting, while developing training to maximize utility of...

Newmarket, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$53K - $130K *

Join us to manage payroll processes and ensure accurate transactions while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with departments and respond to inquiries, driving efficiency and maintaining confidenti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to manage payroll operations across AMER, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues while driving automated solutions. Your expertis...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

3 weeks 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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Provide detailed payroll analytics and accounting support, ensuring accurate data processing and compliance. Engage with finance teams for insights and enhance payroll systems through continuous impro...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to processing payroll for over 6,500 employees, ensuring compliance and serving as a key liaison between employees and HR. Your expertise will support complex transactions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $130K *

Take ownership of payroll processing for a large employee base, ensuring compliance and effective communication of resolutions related to HR and payroll disputes while providing expert support across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming payroll processes by managing multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and first-rate service delivery. Ideal for passionate individuals seeking a long-term...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $118K *

Transform payroll operations by providing expert support across multiple countries. Engage with employees to resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with local regulations while driving continuous pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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 2 weeks ago

  •   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

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $103K *

Unlock potential by joining our Corporate Payroll team to ensure accurate payroll tax compliance across U.S. operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enhancing processes and driving c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $127K *

Drive payroll tax compliance across NAM & LATAM, serving as a key expert. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve agency issues, and enhance processes in a fast-paced environment. Join a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $150K *

Optimize payroll operations globally by enhancing processes and system configurations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to best practices in a high-growth environment focused on scalability and e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $150K *

Execute and enhance global payroll operations, driving process scalability and compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while optimizing employee experiences and refining financial reportin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $150K *

Champion the execution of global payroll operations while refining processes to enhance efficiency and scalability in a high-growth, international environment, ensuring compliance and exceptional empl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $150K *

Champion the payroll function by executing operations and refining processes to enhance compliance and scalability, while partnering cross-functionally to drive best practices as part of a fun growth...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.