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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$140K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative compensation strategies to enhance pay equity and governance while leading performance-driven pay cycles. Collaborate with HR and finance to optimize compensation structures and ens...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $107K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful spend analytics and supplier performance insights, driving strategic procurement initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency within a globa...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading payroll solution provider, driving enterprise sales and developing client relationships in large organizations while managing complex sales cycles and achieving signifi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for financial systems. Lead advanced monitoring, risk assessments, and compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse credit portfolio, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management while fostering relationships with financ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive data-informed decision-making by analyzing institutional data, ensuring quality reporting, and collaborating across departments to enhance research activities and compliance. Play a key role in...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

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

$68K - $110K *

Unlock insights into global product costs by collaborating with teams to enhance data transparency, support decision-making, and drive improvements in cost reporting and AI adoption for strategic init...

Indianapolis, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Join us to drive revenue growth by engaging senior finance leaders, executing full-cycle sales, and delivering tailored software solutions that address financial challenges and enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $226K *

Shape the future of regional payroll services by leading delivery teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing efficiency across payroll and time attendance processes while managing critical projects an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in financial excellence by developing advanced models and strategic analyses that drive decision-making across a global commercial real estate platform, collaborating with senior leade...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize healthcare operations by analyzing equipment utilization, reducing unnecessary rentals, and driving impactful process improvements through data-driven insights and strong partnerships with cl...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Elevate organizational goals by leading program management and strategic planning. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in operations while ensuring alignment with budget, performance, and acqu...

Ridgecrest, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $200K *

Elevate our actuarial capabilities by designing and deploying automated solutions that integrate AI and data analysis, enhancing decision-making across the organization while collaborating with divers...

Portland, ORRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading public sector consulting projects, mentoring staff, and driving financial solutions for local governments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to community success and profess...

Mishawaka, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful workforce insights by developing and optimizing Workday reports and dashboards. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recovery landscape by driving analytics and strategy for collections operations, creating impactful frameworks, enhancing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Deliver expert tax services by preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting financial reporting for clients in the entertainment business sector. Join a collabo...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic analytics partner, driving insights and performance improvements across revenue cycle operations. Collaborate with leaders to define KPIs, analyze data, and create i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform revenue operations by owning the bottoms-up revenue model, partnering with leadership to drive strategic planning and analysis, and ensuring alignment with growth targets in a dynamic, high...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $123K *

Elevate your career as a strategic advisor to mid-market clients, driving growth and revenue. Manage your own portfolio, build lasting partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities in this dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion payroll platform modernization by leading data model redesign, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing risks during sys...

Utah, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $113K *

Engage with finance leaders to drive growth in our client base, leveraging your FinTech expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic sales team to refine strategies and exceed sales quotas while promoting in...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and governing the architecture for ERP modernization, ensuring scalability and sustainability across Consumer Packaging systems while collaborating with cross-functional te...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on managing and optimizing defined benefit pension plans, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate valuations in a fully remote envi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.