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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$120K - $165K *

Champion compliance excellence by guiding employee benefit consultants on laws affecting health and welfare plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while providing clear commu...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$231K - $340K *

Partner with us to drive sales of innovative cybersecurity solutions, cultivating strong client relationships and exceeding quotas in the TOLA territory. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $102K *

Engage in a dynamic role driving client acquisition in the Home-Based Care sector. You'll build a robust pipeline, execute sales strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $252K *

Drive the evolution of people analytics by building data pipelines, dashboards, and insights that empower leaders with decision-ready information. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $155K *

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Bentonville, ARRemote

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

$108K - $149K *

Drive revenue operations excellence by enhancing MSSP processes and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize strategies, streamline workflows, and support partner lifecycle m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $229K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $110K *

Elevate employee benefits by designing and managing comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance coworker exp...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $105K *

Elevate the business impact by transforming complex datasets into clear insights and actionable reports. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate performance metrics drive decision-making and foste...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $114K *

Join us to integrate and optimize data solutions that enhance reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring seamless data flow a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $94K *

Transform compliance practices by ensuring adherence to gaming regulations across jurisdictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct audits, monitor changes, and maintain documentation...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and improvement of IT service management processes, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to document, analyze, and enhance service manag...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining pay equity solutions. Drive sales cycles, engage with enterprise clients, and leverage innovative tech to ensure fair compensation practices. Collaborate with diverse sta...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $142K *

Shape the future of executive compensation consulting by delivering expert analysis, developing tailored compensation programs, and fostering client relationships to drive strategic outcomes and enhan...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence in Global Travel Retail by partnering with commercial teams to optimize pricing, investments, and performance analysis, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$239K - $358K *

Join a team that's committed to maximizing growth in pharmaceutical accounts through strategic planning and relationship building, focusing on data-driven solutions and real-world evidence to foster l...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Analyze health care data to drive insights and support business decisions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality and trends. Utilize strong analytical skills in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by delivering exceptional service and support, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams to enhance client satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $192K *

Drive the optimization of online shopping experiences for non-vehicle products by enhancing product detail pages, improving site taxonomy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to boost sales...

Mason, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Analyze and uncover fraud patterns using large-scale data to enhance protection strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and solutions that directly impact fraud prevent...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Elevate our Internal Audit function by conducting comprehensive audits, evaluating controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and contribute to effective governan...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.