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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$109K - $163K *

Engage with enterprise accounts to provide innovative software solutions. Use a consultative approach to identify opportunities and collaborate with teams. Drive growth through relationship-building a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of technical accounting by leading analysis in complex transactions, advising senior leadership, and developing a high-performing team. Drive consistency across accounting practices w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $192K *

Unlock potential by building innovative machine learning systems to automate customer operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance model development from concept to production, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $119K *

Transform risk management by analyzing data to enhance quality controls for medical devices, cosmetics, and OTC drugs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with regulations and proactively ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $192K *

Innovate billing operations by redefining processes, enhancing efficiency, and supporting scalable solutions while collaborating with teams to drive clarity and accountability in client transactions a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Shape and lead pricing strategies for PBM services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop pricing models, and assess market trends while driving efficient processes for opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on driving new business through strategic partnerships and expert consulting. Leverage your extensive industry relationships to build a strong pipeline and deliver complex s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $149K *

Empower your career as you design and implement complex software solutions, lead development projects, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product innovatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

The Senior Consultant - Workday HCM at Makse Group is responsible for delivering impactful implementations and optimizations of Workday solutions, focusing on Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Innovate within healthcare by leading Epic system implementations; collaborate with clients and teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring staff to optimize performance and deliver exception...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert tax solutions and managing client relations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to address complex tax needs while providing high-quality service to diverse cliente...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Champion a client-focused role by ensuring timely payroll processing and comprehensive benefits administration while delivering exceptional service and support to clients in a collaborative, fast-pace...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Analyst in Operations, analyzing identity and behavioral data to prevent fraud during onboarding. Collaborate cross-functionally to create robust, scalable solutions that e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading a team dedicated to innovating viable V&S offers. Drive strategy, align cross-functional teams, and optimize portfolio performance to enhance market success and customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $100K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth through building strategic relationships. Focus on outreach to unions and progressive nonprofits, promoting tailored SaaS solutions, and ensuring a collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$67K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll coordinate and optimize maintenance processes, ensuring critical facility operations run smoothly 24/7. Your organizational skills will drive efficiency and reliabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $228K *

Drive data governance and analytics strategy, enhancing decision-making across research and education by collaborating with stakeholders and developing effective data management policies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in data quality at MDO! Utilize your 8+ years of data experience and technical skills to enhance analytics, automation, and collaboration with regulatory teams in a key advisory role...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $167K *

Pioneer a strategic approach to enterprise risk management, influencing executive-level decisions and aligning risk frameworks to enhance decision-making processes across diverse cross-functional team...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $100K *

Drive strategic RFP management by coordinating bids and proposals, ensuring alignment across teams for timely and accurate submissions, while supporting profitability and compliance goals in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $140K *

Lead the charge in client retention and growth by building strong partnerships with C-Level executives, driving value delivery and identifying upselling opportunities across diverse large enterprise t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing People systems through innovative technology solutions and analytics, supporting the organization in translating data into actionable insights while enhancing the employe...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with cross-functional teams to design scalable data solutions and transform insights into actions that guide strategic decision-making across the organization...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Inspire growth by leading the global tax strategy and compliance initiatives. You will optimize tax functions, ensure compliance with US and Canadian laws, and support strategic business decisions thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you design scalable solutions, improve quality, and collaborate with teams. Leverage analytics to support strategic decision-making and drive impact across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.