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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$80K - $95K *

Drive client-focused initiatives by supporting senior bankers in transaction execution, crafting financial models, and delivering impactful presentations while mentoring junior analysts for a thriving...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize mid-market film and TV production sales through personalized outreach, owning complex deals from prospecting to close. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth and keep pace with fast i...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable web applications for a secure cloud service, leveraging microservices and innovative software development practices in a fast-paced environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $148K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering innovative application solutions through technical leadership and expertise, while engaging with customers to enhance system performance and drive successful i...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$55K - $109K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Coding Auditor, ensuring accuracy and compliance in coding standards. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to uphold high quality in coding decisions and reporting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing software systems, ensuring technical excellence and innovation. Collaborate with engineers to scale teams and leverage emerging technologies for superior p...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Launch your career by analyzing business processes and technology systems, identifying innovative solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving implementation projects to enhance operational...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining accounting solutions. Leverage your expertise to onboard new clients, optimize their finance operations, and collaborate with teams to drive impactful implementations in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Oversee financial operations for manufacturing and lab networks, ensuring clarity in cost structures and aiding strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with site leads to enhance efficiency and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $185K *

Shape the future of data management by leading end-to-end data domains, enhancing quality and consistency while building reusable systems that empower cross-functional teams to work efficiently and co...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $260K *

Advance your career as a financial strategist, building essential FP&A infrastructure for a clinical-stage organization transitioning to commercial operations. Collaborate with R&D and leadership to d...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $110K *

Transform business challenges into efficient software solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop automation tools using modern technologies, ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment that fos...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance APC programs, improve care delivery, and elevate clinician engagement through innovation and collaboration across services while fostering team development...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the analytics foundation by designing robust dbt models and ensuring data quality for trusted decision-making. Collaborate across teams to create self-service dashboards and drive AI...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Lead comprehensive expense management operations and enhance reporting tools, driving efficiency and continuous improvement in a high-growth SaaS environment. Innovate financial processes while collab...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$158K - $238K *

Reimagine disability claims management by providing actuarial leadership and advanced analytical insights, ensuring sound, actionable model outputs and improving financial performance across LTD and S...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize data management processes by leading cross-functional teams globally, ensuring timely data delivery, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder collaboration while mentoring peers in the c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $116K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional project initiatives, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications across mult...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building and optimizing integrated data solutions across business units, ensuring seamless collaboration while leveraging cutting-edge technologies in data architectur...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and oversee advanced accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements while guiding junior accountants and driving process improvements within a dynamic organizat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$330K - $500K+*

Join a team focused on transforming cloud gaming data into self-service insights. You'll develop metrics, tools, and data products while collaborating with engineering teams to optimize quality of exp...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Create new business opportunities and drive revenue growth by engaging potential clients in the high-growth down-market segment. Leverage consultative selling and strategic prospecting to build lastin...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Engage deeply with a single enterprise client, driving data analysis, building SQL queries, and optimizing workflows. Own data processes, automate tasks, and contribute to scalable solutions in a fast...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of crypto intelligence by owning in-depth analyses of DPRK and Chinese financial threats, tracing illicit networks, and producing actionable insights for stakeholders across the g...

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4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that empowers healthcare by configuring medication protocols in our telehealth platform. As a Formulary & Systems Analyst II, you'll ensure accurate translation and delivery of clinical sp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.