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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$95K - $115K *

Join us to drive financial performance and improve operational efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites while leveraging your expertise in cost analysis and inventory management. Make a signific...

Boise, IDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Tackle financial challenges by analyzing costs, enhancing inventory accuracy, and boosting profitability across multiple manufacturing sites, while supporting strategic operations and decision-making...

Kansas City, MORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $126K *

Drive innovative solutions by blending product analytics and low-code development, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance AI Agent capabilities and optimize Revenue Cycle operations within the he...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$147K - $500K+*

Engineer project success by leading Primavera P6 scheduling efforts, ensuring effective integration and governance of project schedules while providing expert guidance and support to project teams thr...

Upton, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $185K *

Drive financial systems integration and automation projects, collaborating with global teams to support month-end tasks and enhance SAP Finance operations. Ensure seamless financial close and effectiv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Transform enterprise sales in the public sector by driving automation solutions, building strategic relationships, and generating new business opportunities while collaborating with partners and stake...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $108K *

Contribute to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by managing third-party risk assessments, supporting SOC2 audits, and enhancing security policies. Collaborate across teams to promote a cult...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $108K *

Optimize your career by contributing to our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program. Focus on third-party risk management, policy maintenance, and support for SOC2 audits while promoting a culture of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $152K *

Elevate the synergy between Sales strategy and technology delivery, translating business needs into actionable engineering specifications. Drive system enhancements and ensure seamless collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP manufacturing operations, enhancing project systems, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to optimize planning, cost visibility, and execution e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at client organizations by leading end-to-end Dayforce Payroll implementations. Own the payroll workstream, ensuring compliance and delivering tailored solutions while fostering st...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic compensation initiatives and provide expert guidance to leaders on pay practices, influencing global programs and promoting equity while evolving structures to enhance organizational g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. In this role, you'll manage month-end close processes, support audits, and enhance accounting practices while mentoring junio...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Tackle business development and technical collaboration for account growth in financial services. Manage engagements from introduction to expansion, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver cu...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $136K *

Champion the financial reporting process for Institutional Retirement Solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance produc...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Tackle advanced analytics projects that optimize fulfillment operations. Drive data-driven decisions through predictive models and tools while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring entry-leve...

Nebraska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Drive transformative enterprise sales by pioneering BGO's AI-first strategy. As the first seller, you'll build a robust pipeline, shape the sales playbook, and establish BGO as a leader in innovative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $116K *

Transform financial operations by providing complex accounting services, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards, and supporting budgeting processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance fiscal...

Seattle, WARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing SAP FICO systems, collaborating with Finance teams to enhance financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving impactful projects on the SAP S4 HANA platform for imp...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of key portfolio metrics, driving informed financial strategies and monitoring risks. Collaborate across teams to develop insights and tools, ensuring seamless operational execution and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $169K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic account growth through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and optimize product...

San Bruno, CARemote

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  •   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.