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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$290K *

Collaborate with executive leaders to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and enhance decision-making. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and analytics while leading a high-performing FP&A te...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $170K *

Join a team that's supporting data analytics initiatives on a national scale, focusing on insights for underwriting, financial analysis, and client consulting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and transforming asset management systems with a focus on data strategy and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery of digital capabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in processing complex union payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy while mentoring teammates and improving operational workflows. Drive collaboration across teams, elevate standard...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise-level process enhancements, collaborating across departments to document and improve workflows. Utilize analytical skills to standardize performance measurement...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate security quality and integrity by owning QA processes for cybersecurity tools, partnering across teams, and enhancing system reliability through rigorous testing and collaboration on security...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic alliances by fostering relationships with Workday sellers, increasing visibility and engagement, driving leads, and ensuring exceptional collaboration that enhances Trintech's prese...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion customized solutions by transforming client needs into impactful insights, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance offerings, and driving growth through data-driven narratives and strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $166K *

Analyze cloud financial operations to enhance cost visibility and accountability across a multi-tenant AWS environment, driving cost optimization while ensuring system performance and reliability for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering actionable insights that enhance operational performance and drive financial outcomes. Collaborate across teams to provide robust data analyses and develop solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $139K *

Drive financial accuracy and strategic growth as a vital team member. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance transportation forecasts, financial reporting, and operational performance while ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $101K *

Drive sales efficiency by analyzing performance data and optimizing systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance sales planning and variable pay management, while collaborating across departments to im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that drives financial excellence in real estate asset management. Your role will encompass rent roll management, revenue forecasting, and tenant improvement tracking to ensure optimal port...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Help us optimize financial models and reporting as you partner with cross-functional teams, supporting strategic planning and delivering insights to leadership for informed decision-making across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $109K *

Innovate alongside executives by providing strategic support to drive organizational success, manage high-stakes priorities, and enhance workflow efficiency. You'll serve as a vital liaison and truste...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Contribute to financial planning and analysis efforts by developing models, insights, and reporting processes. Collaborate across teams to inform product decisions and enhance financial visibility in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $194K *

Make your mark at shaping go-to-market strategy by turning analyses into strategies that fuel business growth, collaborating with sales leaders across the Americas on forecasting, planning, and perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $170K *

Elevate employee experience by owning, optimizing, and enhancing Workday systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and effective solutions while navigating a dynamic environment to supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $97K *

Support the development of informatics solutions for clinical research studies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data collection, management, and reporting, ensuring research goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $165K *

Lead the corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax provision processes in a dynamic FinTech environment, driving growth and scalability while managing federal, state, and local tax filings and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $115K *

Empower strategic financial decisions by analyzing data trends. Contribute to budgeting, reporting, and operational improvements, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines while supporting healthc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $178K *

Drive the transformation of global sales incentive compensation programs by designing innovative structures that align with enterprise strategies and motivate desired sales behaviors, while leveraging...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $128K *

Empower your career by analyzing and managing complex network systems for a large-scale environment, improving connectivity and security protocols while providing technical support and training to a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize compensation programs to align with organizational goals. This role supports HR and business partners through data analysis, market research, and program development, ensuring effective commu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us as you analyze complex threats and provide actionable insights to enhance national security. Collaborate with an expert team and leverage your OSINT proficiency to address evo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.