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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$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a versatile expert, collaborating with Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams to enhance Workday Financials operations and drive strategic initiatives within a high-perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by guiding clients through Adaptive Planning implementations. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored budgeting, forecasting, and reporting solutions while mentoring junior members...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $114K *

Drive impactful technology solutions as a Business Analyst Specialist within a seasoned team, contributing to the Michigan Department of Education's projects, enhancing systems, and achieving agency g...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving Workday optimization as an HRIS Specialist focused on Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking. Collaborate with HR and Payroll to enhance functionality, ensure compliance, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower strategic decision-making by driving financial planning and analysis in a high-growth environment. Build partnerships with Sales and Marketing to enhance performance and operational maturity w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise system transformations, guiding teams, and building strong client relationships to deliver high-quality BPMN process architectures for large-scale digita...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$106K - $136K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational processes and systems across departments. This role involves managing critical projects, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, and driving efficiency with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $116K *

Elevate your career by mastering end-to-end data processes and designing innovative data management solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data integrity and drive effective business proc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $118K *

Support and enhance application systems for a vital healthcare environment, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through robust analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with stakehol...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

Transform legacy systems through modernization initiatives that analyze, document, and improve business processes while engaging stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment with evolving arch...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving data project coordination and optimization. Oversee deadlines, responsibilities, and efficiency improvements while enhancing stakeholder relationships and data quality for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$78K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue cycle improvements through analytical support, project management, and collaboration. Work autonomously to address complex billing issues and enhance operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate efficiency by analyzing workflows to identify automation opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation and governance processes through reusable AI prompts an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$55K - $110K *

Advance global payroll integrity by leading systems architecture and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate processes, manage audits, and mentor team members while impacting pay...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Drive stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to enhance Agile workflow management and support mission-critical projects in a dynamic software development environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $92K *

Unlock your potential as you drive efficiency and insights for sales teams through data analysis and operational support, enhancing decision-making and visibility across the sales lifecycle...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Drive impactful data solutions by collaborating with clients and teams to measure performance, improve operations, and communicate insights effectively—shaping a culture of continuous improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive data-driven insights through expert analysis and visualization. Your role will involve robust data manipulation, big data support, and collaboration with data scientists to de...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform Sales operations by optimizing performance metrics, forecasting, and data integrity. Drive efficiency in sales through deep analytical insights and collaboration with teams, enhancing both n...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Transform financial operations by owning critical accounting areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Lead month-end processes, drive ERP enhancements, and enhance workflows while collaborating cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $144K *

Execute client engagement strategies to drive sales growth through tailored solutions, leveraging deep industry knowledge to meet the needs of mid-large enterprises while maintaining high activity sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $176K *

Partner with us to drive client success by translating analytics into impactful business solutions, collaborating across teams to design tailored FICO Score offerings that enhance decision-making with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $197K *

Unlock your potential as you lead financial forecasting and analysis, drive decision-making processes, and mentor team members. Partner with business leaders to optimize financial performance within r...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive efficiency and financial accuracy in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across functions to optimize workflows and tackle challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. Make a lasting impact on ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$63K - $106K *

Manage complex billing relationships for a diverse client base, ensuring accurate invoicing and fee collection while enhancing client satisfaction and financial processes through collaboration and pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.