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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FP&A Manager - Payments & Billing
$110K - $130K *
Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Payroll Analyst, North America
$113K - $151K *
Elevate payroll operations by managing semi-monthly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cros...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic FP&A team in a profitable SaaS company, where you will engage deeply in financial operations, analysis, and automation using AI tools to influence strategic decis...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$99K - $172K *
Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $205K *
Join a team that's transforming payroll solutions by leading Workday Payroll implementations, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior consultants to enhance client efficiency and satisfaction...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...
1 week ago
$145K - $160K *
Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...
2 weeks ago
Financial Analyst III - Financial Reporting
$91K - $120K *
Lead the charge in financial reporting as you analyze complex data, prepare reports, and support audit requests. Your expertise will drive informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency i...
3 weeks ago
$66K - $96K *
Develop your career by leading the on-boarding process for Employee Benefits groups. Collaborate with internal teams, ensure accurate contract drafting, and guide customers through a seamless transiti...
Yesterday
Payroll Compliance Analyst - Advanced
$91K - $114K *
Elevate your career by ensuring compliance with payroll regulations across the US and Canada. Engage in audits, risk management, and data analysis to optimize payroll operations while supporting strat...
1 month ago
$63K - $140K *
Transform financial planning processes by designing and maintaining Anaplan models. Collaborate with FP&A teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring accurate data integration...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team to deliver timely wage payments and manage tax obligations effectively across the organization...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize payroll operations by leading cross-functional initiatives, analyzing processes, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and accuracy across the organization...
2 weeks ago
Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator
$105K - $115K *
Develop and refine payroll operations for a growing workforce of over 500 employees. Ensure compliant and efficient processing while managing benefit administration and optimizing internal controls an...
4 weeks ago
$112K - $131K *
Elevate your career by leading complex financial analyses and strategic initiatives. As a senior contributor, you'll drive enhancements in reporting, support business decisions, and mentor team member...
2 weeks ago
$65K - $96K *
Manage the RFP process to acquire new business and retain clients, coordinating across teams to produce compelling proposals. Success requires strong organization, communication, and collaboration ski...
Reposted 5 days ago
Analyst II, Production Support
$61K - $105K *
Support critical applications by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to ensure stability and reliability. Drive operational excellence through effective incide...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior People Ops Manager - Payroll & Systems
$165K - $175K *
Reimagine payroll and people operations by ensuring accurate, timely compensation and benefits. Lead policy development and system improvements while supporting new and existing organizations in their...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Empower payroll operations by leading the transition to in-house systems, managing multi-state US and Canadian payroll, and strategizing for India payroll compliance while ensuring accuracy and effici...
Yesterday
$173K - $245K *
Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower data-driven decisions by building scalable data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality re...
5 days ago
$113K - $143K *
Drive global payroll transformation projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple countries. Lead implementations, manage risks, and support operation...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast...
4 days ago
$95K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...
2 weeks ago
What does a Payroll Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.