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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$87K - $129K *

Drive payroll tax compliance and regulatory accuracy across multi-regions, ensuring risk mitigation for a global tech workforce. Leverage expertise in tax laws to enhance operational efficiency in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $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

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $105K *

Help us optimize financial performance through advanced analysis and modeling. Collaborate with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, providing insights to drive reven...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Manage day-to-day commission operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective coordination with teams. This role offers an opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a dynamic, fast-p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Support the strategic administration of commissions as a key member of the sales compensation team, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating across functions in a dynamic pre-IPO environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you prospect and present payroll solutions, closing deals with small to mid-sized businesses. Engage with clients, deliver value, and set your own schedule in a commission-drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction through needs assessments and effective solutions. Leverage your problem-solving abilities to support enterprise operations and foster end...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Transform sales compensation administration by leveraging your analytical skills in a dynamic pre-IPO environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate commission calculations an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $114K *

Join a team that enhances financial operations through advanced Workday Financials management. This role involves system configuration, integration support, and process optimization while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $96K *

Analyze compensation data to support equitable pay practices, conduct market pricing, and improve compensation programs. Collaborate with HR and management to provide insights and solutions that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Analyze data and optimize loan servicing strategies while monitoring performance. Deliver actionable insights through complex reporting and innovative solutions that drive decision-making and add intr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Elevate business performance by delivering insightful financial analysis, fostering collaboration, and leveraging modern reporting technology for strategic decision-making and enhanced operational eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $125K *

Develop and support Workday Financial Management solutions by collaborating with Finance and IT stakeholders to enhance financial processes, manage integrations, and ensure data integrity while drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Unlock the potential of Workday HCM as a key analyst, driving data accuracy and efficiency while enhancing user experiences through expertise in Absence and Time Tracking modules and strategic process...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform workforce data into insights that empower HR decisions and enhance employee experience. Develop dashboards and analytics to reveal key trends and metrics while ensuring data quality and impl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $142K *

Lead innovative solutions by driving user-centered design and analysis, enhancing application functionality and business processes across the organization while collaborating with diverse stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform global payroll operations across US, India, and UK. Elevate compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while managing an offshore team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to strea...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue excellence by optimizing commission processes and compensation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and ensure data integrity. Join us to support and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leveraging advanced data analysis tools to identify trends and drive quality improvements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful insights that shape strategic decision...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $146K *

Transform technical initiatives by architecting scalable software solutions while mentoring a dynamic engineering team. Drive excellence, influence decisions, and lead projects from conception to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $102K *

Unlock your potential as you enhance the efficiency and accuracy of incentive compensation processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements while managing commissions, reporting, and an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping and administering compensation programs that attract and retain talent through data-driven insights and strategic analysis across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $114K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our global tax function as a Principal Tax Analyst. Take ownership of U.S. income tax provision, compliance, and reporting while driving process improvements through techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $105K *

Champion financial insights within the Payer Business Unit, driving FP&A excellence by leveraging SaaS metrics and forecasting models, enhancing decision-making processes, and collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

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.