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.

Role Details

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.

Your Future Career Journey

Explore new Payroll Analyst job opportunities and expertly vetted jobs paying $100K and up on Ladders.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$106K - $125K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process enhancement across global platforms. Collaborate with teams to provide insights, troubleshoot issues, and support scalable payr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $100K *

Transform the employee experience by ensuring timely, accurate payroll. Collaborate with global teams to enhance processes, drive improvements, and support a thriving corporate culture while empowerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in accurate payroll processing and compliance, while navigating tax jurisdictions. Manage data entry, reporting, and multi-state payroll operations, ensuring seamless support and commu...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $150K *

Pioneer global payroll operations while enhancing financial reporting processes. Play a key role in optimizing systems for scalability in a high-growth environment, ensuring compliance and excellent e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $96K *

Lead the charge in optimizing contact center workforce performance by leveraging advanced analytics and technologies, forecasting staffing needs, and implementing strategic scheduling to improve servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Shape your career by collaborating on payroll transformation strategies, driving design discussions, and optimizing global payroll processes while supporting change management initiatives across the o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $139K *

Optimize global compensation and equity programs, ensuring alignment with market data and internal equity while supporting stakeholders in analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making for a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $140K *

Advance your career as you own and optimize payroll processes, lead initiatives, and collaborate across teams to drive technology-forward solutions in a fast-paced environment, all while making a sign...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at increasing sales through prospecting and client presentations. Engage with small to mid-sized businesses, close deals effectively, and maximize earnings with a strong commission...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $137K *

Elevate your career by shaping data-driven compensation strategies that attract and retain talent. Collaborate across functions to enhance Total Rewards programs and influence enterprise compensation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $111K *

Manage bi-weekly payroll processing and oversee time & labor functions. Drive compliance with payroll regulations, address tax inquiries, and provide insightful reporting while ensuring employee suppo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$57K - $109K *

Champion efficient payroll operations by overseeing complex calculations and system compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and serve as a subject matter expert for a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you provide critical programmatic and analytical support for international projects, ensuring compliance and high-quality implementation in various countries while collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $110K *

Empower payroll excellence by owning US operations and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive the evolution of global payroll while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and best practices across all payrol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Advance public health initiatives by orchestrating program operations, enhancing efficiency, and fostering collaboration within teams and partners to drive impactful research outcomes and achieve prog...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Champion the transformation of complex data into actionable insights by managing analytics efforts that enhance operational decision-making and reporting efficiency across multiple business functions...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in global payroll management, driving efficiency and compliance across multi-regional operations while enhancing employee experience through strategic partnerships and process improvem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing and enhancing compensation programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure competitive and equitable practices that attract top talent while aligning with organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $115K *

Advance your career by supporting BaaS product finance through data analysis, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic banking e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $198K *

Optimize client solutions as a specialist in Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financials. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and provide high-quality support across...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $179K *

Partner with us to bridge business and technology, driving improvements and efficiencies through expert analysis and collaboration as a key member of the Business Relationship Management team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $118K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and enhance ERP solutions. Drive the delivery of improvements and mentor analysts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.