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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$100K - $115K *

Transform stakeholder insights into actionable solutions by gathering and analyzing business requirements. Collaborate with teams to create process models and ensure compliance, delivering high-qualit...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $96K *

Grow your career with a vital role in payroll operations that ensures compliance and enhances customer experience through effective account management and issue resolution across multiple jurisdiction...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform payroll solutions by leveraging analytical skills and innovative problem-solving. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and optimize service delivery fo...

Yauco, PRRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and evaluate AI-generated chatbot responses to enhance accuracy and relevance. Collaborate with stakeholders to document requirements and deliver structured assessments that drive improvements...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead Oracle Cloud EPM projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage resources to achieve project objectives, fostering team success and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving growth in enterprise sales for cloud-based HR solutions. Collaborate with internal partners to exceed revenue goals while fostering strong client relationships...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $136K *

Join a team that's redefining customer experience by translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and delivering innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee relations across diverse environments. As a trusted advisor, you'll manage complex issues, conduct investigations, and provide strategic recommendati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure financial integrity through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration across departments. Leverage your expertise in accounting to support audits, grant management...

Raleigh, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

Play a key role in leveraging extensive datasets to uncover insights that enhance healthcare solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy, analysis, and impactful recommen...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive security governance and risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, document findings, and enhance security pol...

Richmond, KYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $193K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by leading teams to design and deliver scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance analytics and decision-making, ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing revenue recognition and billing operations. Lead a team to ensure accurate financial data, compliance with regulations, and timely invoicing while providing insightful...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial and operational analysis for strategic initiatives, delivering critical insights and reporting to support executive decision-making while driving accuracy and efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key technical consultant, driving customer success through hands-on implementation and support of a leading workforce management platform, ensuring seamless deployment a...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $150K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by driving growth in strategic accounts. Leverage your expertise to build executive relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and expand our compliance audit and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement safety policies while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety measures and...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career as you develop pricing strategies for government proposals. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compliant and competitive pricing solutions, while leveraging market research...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $119K *

Transform the payments landscape by ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. As a key player, you'll review merchant applications, analyze transactions, and enhance fraud detection systems, all while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Champion growth by driving enterprise sales in the Insurance sector, leveraging AI voice technology. Engage with diverse clients, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver innovative solutions that enh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $128K *

Empower your career by supporting a vital contact center platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize integrations and enhance customer experiences across voice, SMS, and email channe...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading process improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions that align...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.