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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$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...

4 days ago

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

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$71K - $89K *

Join a team that ensures accurate bi-weekly payroll processing for 5,250 staff, including unionized employees. You will manage compliance, reporting, and stakeholder inquiries, while driving process i...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $89K *

Take ownership of accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing for over 5,250 staff. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare monthly reports, and recommend process improvement...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $99K *

Explore your potential as an Analyst, specializing in payroll and benefits. Drive efficient processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and support strategic financial analysis while coaching staff and ide...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   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...

4 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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $99K *

Empower departmental efficiency by supervising payroll operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and enhancing team performance through thorough analysis and problem resolution in a dynamic multi...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

Today

  •   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

$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...

4 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

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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

$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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $100K *

Advance your finance career by ensuring accurate T&E report compliance. Engage with diverse teams, manage vendor relations, and streamline accounts payable processes while contributing to financial re...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Reimagine payroll operations by driving accuracy, compliance, and analytics across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with HR and Finance while mentoring analysts to enhance payroll systems and proce...

4 days ago

  •   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.