Explore Payroll Analyst Jobs

Find Payroll Analyst opportunities with employers seeking experienced professionals to support accurate, compliant, and insight-driven payroll operations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior-level roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Payroll Analyst Do?

Payroll Analysts review payroll data and processes to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Their work may include analyzing payroll reports, reconciling discrepancies, monitoring compliance with tax and labor requirements, supporting payroll system improvements, and preparing insights for finance and human resources teams. Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and role level.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools. Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding, benefits deductions, reconciliations, and data privacy can be valuable. Communication and problem-solving skills also help analysts collaborate across payroll, HR, finance, and technology teams.

Career Paths for Payroll Analysts

Payroll Analyst roles can build experience for advancement into senior payroll analysis, payroll management, compensation operations, HR systems, or finance positions. Career progression depends on an individual’s background, scope of responsibility, and employer needs.

Find Payroll Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Payroll Analyst job listings on Ladders, including professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, qualifications, location, and responsibilities, then apply to roles that fit your experience.

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$84K *

Take ownership of complex payroll processes for the Metropolitan Government, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees and pensioners. Collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll...

2 days ago

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

$65K - $98K *

Shape the future of payroll processing by analyzing, auditing, and resolving complex employee compensation issues while utilizing SAP software to ensure accuracy and compliance across a nationwide wor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate payroll processing while providing exceptional service to employees. Leverage your expertise in payroll systems to manage complex tasks and ensure t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $129K *

Drive payroll solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating business needs into technical requirements, and ensuring effective delivery and optimization of payroll processes...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Elevate payroll solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement in payroll proces...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring effective payroll solutions and alignment with organizational goals while driving process impr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Transform payroll solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business needs with technical requirements, ensuring efficient delivery and continuous improvement in processes and ou...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Analyst, collaborating across functions to translate business needs into effective payroll solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving contin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Analyst, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative payroll solutions. Leverage your Workday expertise to enhance processes, drive improvements, and ensure a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Transform payroll solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with organizational goals...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Transform payroll processes by collaborating with teams to deliver effective solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving continuous improvement in system functionality and performanc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Transform payroll processes by ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll for employees across multiple states. Collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity and support audits whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll processing and system support. Leverage your Dayforce expertise to enhance payroll operations while collaborating with HR and technology partn...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $116K *

Drive payroll tax compliance by managing vendor relationships and optimizing reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely execution of tax operations, while adapting to dynamic busines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective payroll solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving continuous improvement in payroll processes and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a Technical Analyst, where you'll collaborate across functions to deliver innovative payroll solutions, enhance processes, and drive efficiency through...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Analyze business needs and drive payroll solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage Workday Payroll expertise to enhance processes, ensure quality, and optimize outcomes while ma...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to deliver payroll solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs. Leverage your expertise in Workday Payroll to drive process improvements and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery across multiple entities. Lead a team while managing complex payroll issues, audits, and stakeholder coordination to dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $166K *

Elevate employee compensation accuracy by managing payroll functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating across teams. This role offers opportunities to learn about payroll proces...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, managing high-volume payrolls in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams, ensure compliance, and enhance payroll processes while delivering exc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, leading multi-state payroll operations and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive system optimizations and mentor team members...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize financial processes through data-driven insights, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to develop SQL databases and automated solutions that d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in complex payroll functions, managing expatriate programs while optimizing system upgrades and integration efforts. Collaborate with teams to solve payroll challenges and enhance proc...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion compliance and excellence in payroll processing for U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements, manage payroll system...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    A Payroll Analyst examines payroll data and processes, helps resolve pay discrepancies, prepares reports, and supports accurate and compliant payroll operations. Specific duties depend on the employer and position.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for payroll or related finance and HR experience, analytical ability, attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll systems and reporting tools. Some roles may require knowledge of applicable tax, labor, and payroll regulations.

  • How much do Payroll Analyst jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.

  • What careers can follow a Payroll Analyst role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and interests, Payroll Analysts may pursue senior analyst or payroll manager roles, or move into compensation operations, HR systems, or finance.

  • How can I find Payroll Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Payroll Analyst openings and review listings for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.