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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$95K - $115K *

Transform financial strategy by managing budgets and performance analysis, enabling data-driven decisions. Collaborate with leaders on key initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $126K *

Oversee accurate reporting and compliance for $1B in government payer reimbursement. Collaborate with teams to enhance the quality of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, audits, and reimbursement anal...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $150K *

Architect innovative data warehouse solutions and deliver insightful business intelligence in healthcare analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure complia...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $165K *

Shape the future of change management initiatives by leading strategic planning, developing enablement assets, and fostering stakeholder engagement for technology transformations. Drive sustainable ad...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $106K *

Transform business needs into actionable data insights by leading migration projects, ensuring compliance, and aligning strategies with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and data quality...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence through application support for enterprise middleware, focusing on integration services, troubleshooting, and modernization using cutting-edge technologies. Engage in 24x7...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure, scalable services for cloud and SaaS platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in maximizing business value from our global Workday platform by overseeing governance, delivery, and operational excellence while managing a diverse team of analysts and technical res...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $260K *

Join a team that's transforming AI initiatives. Lead the architectural design and development of a centralized AI platform, driving technical vision and collaboration across teams to build scalable, s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $115K *

Join a team that empowers project success through financial analysis and operational support. Leverage your expertise in project controls to guide diverse projects, mentor colleagues, and drive effect...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $112K *

Drive tax compliance and technology advancement while managing returns, provisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance corporate tax efficiency and reporting integrity. Play a key role in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Help us design and optimize data architecture by leading high-impact projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring quality data processes while delivering actionable insights across business units...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $109K *

Champion the claims process as you expertly manage workers' compensation claims from inception to closure, ensuring compliance, timely payments, and optimal outcomes through strategic negotiations and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $205K *

Empower innovation as you architect and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and operational resilience with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive analytics and insights that enhance sales growth and category performance for a major retail partner. Utilize data to advise on strategic decisions and support cross-funct...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform legacy SAS codebases into modern SQL and Python environments by leading AI-assisted conversions, designing workflows, and ensuring accuracy through validation and best practices while mentor...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge software solutions while enhancing production stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and modernize critical applications, ensuring peak operational readine...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $167K *

Grow with us by leveraging your sales expertise to enhance customer relationships and drive strategic add-on solutions within existing accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and partnership from day...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in selling innovative GTM tech to influential revenue leaders. Engage in full-cycle sales, enhancing pipeline dynamics and collaborating with stakeholders. Drive success for both clien...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $250K *

Champion the development and delivery of innovative analytics and AI solutions that empower teams with actionable insights, enhance decision-making, and drive integrated service growth aligned with bu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development and optimization of mobile applications using React Native. Lead lifecycle management, ensure high performance, and mentor junior developers while collaborating to meet business...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead the charge in strategic actuarial engagements for health insurance programs, supporting Medicaid agencies and clients nationwide. Utilize extensive experience to provide insights and foster growt...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $273K *

Pioneer customer success initiatives, driving enterprise retention and growth across global accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize customer value and support long-term strategies for comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Champion the transformation of operational workflows through detailed analysis, collaboration, and documentation. Drive continuous improvement by translating business needs into scalable solutions whi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.