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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$100K - $120K *

Lead data conversion efforts for a major HCM modernization initiative, ensuring integrity and successful migration of legacy HR data into Workday while collaborating with diverse teams throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your analytical expertise to enhance IT solutions, optimize processes, and elevate end-user experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet cri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by synthesizing diverse information into actionable insights. Engage closely with programs to leverage AI tools for analytics, enhancing outcomes through structure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading global compensation initiatives that drive business success. Collaborate with leaders to design and enhance compensation programs, ensuring alignment with company goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic Finance Team and provide crucial financial analysis and forecasting support for diverse operations, ensuring accuracy and strategic oversight across locations. Be a key player in drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Design and implement innovative Workday Payroll solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess needs, deliver exceptional service, and ensure client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment while adapt...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower a dynamic team by leveraging AI tools to streamline documentation and testing processes, driving efficiency across legacy application requirements while collaborating with multiple stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver strategic business analysis expertise from concept to implementation, guiding projects through requirements gathering, documentation, and support activities while ensuring stakeholder engageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert guidance on identity and access management technologies, focusing on architecting solutions and producing actionable research to enhance client performance and sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee all Revenue Integrity charge capture processes, ensuring accurate, timely procedures throughout the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflow, compliance, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy application operations, ensuring reliability and efficiency across a hybrid VPC infrastructure. Manage user access, support deployments, and collaborate on critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $145K *

Empower product teams by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Drive decision-making by defining success metrics and leading experiments while collaborating across functions to create AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $229K *

Transform actuarial insights into strategic actions within a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead pricing strategies, manage vendor partnerships, and drive significant business initiatives to optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $96K *

Champion successful financial project implementations by leading client consultations and technical executions. Oversee complex projects, ensure quality deliverables, and guide stakeholder communicati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $125K *

Analyze and enhance Anti-Money Laundering processes to identify and manage potential suspicious activities. Collaborate across departments to ensure robust compliance and maintain transparency in tria...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced analytical initiatives to drive public health strategy, synthesizing information and crafting engaging communication products that inform decision-making and enhance program outcomes acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming the accounting function, ensuring efficient processes and strong internal controls while transitioning from outsourced providers to an in-house team during a phase of r...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $193K *

Innovate in security and risk analysis by researching trends, delivering insights, and advising global clients. Collaborate with a high-performance team to enhance business strategies and technologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $128K *

Shape the future of enterprise customer support by providing technical and operational solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product functionality and improve customer experience throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $220K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with sales leadership to drive forecasting, expense management, and variance analysis, ensuring data-driven decisions that enhance revenue growth and operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $147K *

Champion the end-to-end accounting processes for diverse entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive improvements through AI tools and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $138K *

Research and analyze complex accounting transactions while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, document findings, and assist in SEC reporting and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by engaging in governmental accounting consulting, providing quality services from planning to execution. Collaborate with clients and team members to enhance business processes an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K *

Seeking a proactive FP&A Analyst to drive data-informed financial strategies and support cross-functional leaders in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise in financial modeling and analysi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $253K *

Empower our customers by driving revenue growth through strategic account management. You'll oversee migrations, foster client relationships, and collaborate with teams to ensure adoption and expansio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.