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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$120K - $140K *
Shape the future of cooling technology by developing cost models for large-scale systems. Collaborate with leadership and engineering to optimize pricing strategies, enhance margins, and drive growth...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in global financial consolidation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP while collaborating with diverse finance teams. Drive process improvements and present insights to executive managem...
1 week ago
Business Analyst & Tester (SECRET) (REMOTE)
$88K - $105K *
Transform business processes by analyzing requirements, creating documentation, and testing solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and ensure quality in a fully remote environm...
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Senior Director, IT/Tech Procurement
$151K - $215K *
Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...
4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Analyze and optimize system performance in real-time event-driven environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance suspension logic and reporting, ensuring reliability and efficiency a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax - Remote
$90K - $110K *
Transform the indirect tax landscape by ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise in U.S. tax regulations to identify risks and de...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Associate Account Executive, Existing Business - Financial Services
$99K - $136K *
Take ownership of client relationships in the Financial Services sector, driving sales growth through upselling and prospecting. Leverage your expertise to influence decision-makers and contribute to...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform business needs into technical solutions by bridging gaps, leading discovery sessions, and refining processes. Collaborate with engineers to ensure clarity and alignment, driving impactful ou...
2 weeks ago
$112K - $151K *
Lead the charge in building a world-class revenue forecasting process, analyzing key revenue drivers with cross-functional teams to enhance business insights and support strategic growth decisions...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Major Accounts Executive, South Central
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive growth in strategic enterprise accounts, managing complex sales cycles and building trust with security-focused buying committees. Leverage technical credibility to close mult...
1 week ago
Employee Benefits Sales Advisor
$100K - $250K *
Champion the growth of insurance accounts by driving sales, building relationships, and providing expert risk assessments. Leverage your industry knowledge to educate clients and maintain a profitable...
2 weeks ago
Endpoint Engineer (Journeyman)
$88K - $105K *
Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...
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$85K *
Explore, analyze, and visualize diverse datasets to inform and drive impactful changes in criminal justice. Collaborate with teams to support product launches and share findings, contributing to solut...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $140K *
Drive compliance audits by assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and developing improvement strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and provide valuable insights for ef...
Reposted 3 days ago
$128K - $192K *
The Workday Financials/Professional Services Automation Senior Principal Consultant is a dynamic professional responsible for leading Workday Professional Services Automation and Financials workstream...
Reposted 1 week ago
$119K - $165K *
Join our team as a Senior Recruiter, driving full-cycle recruiting for Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance our hiring processes and ensure a positive candida...
3 days ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive accuracy and efficiency in treasury and accounting operations, collaborating across teams to ensure proper financial reporting, reconcile transactions, and support strategic initiatives through...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Account Executive Digital Sales
$50K - $150K *
Transform client relationships by leveraging digital solutions to drive revenue growth. Engage in consultative sales, develop strategic partnerships, and utilize industry insights to maximize account...
1 week ago
Account Executive Digital Sales
$50K - $150K *
Transform client relationships by leveraging digital solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic consultative sales, and fostering long-term partnerships. Engage with clients to understand the...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...
4 days ago
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner - Technology
$104K - $200K *
Lead strategic talent management initiatives, fostering relationships and driving diversity. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational health and performance, ensuring compliance and deliveri...
1 week ago
Workday HCM Payroll Product Architect - 100% remote
$93K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of HR technology by leading the design and implementation of innovative Workday solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance HR and Payroll proces...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Lead - Cyber Security - IAM Engineer - Identity and Governance
$119K - $187K *
Advance enterprise security by designing and implementing cloud-based IGA solutions. Collaborate across teams to shape identity engineering strategies that enhance governance, reduce risks, and suppor...
3 weeks ago
Medical Review Analyst - Medicare
$66K - $106K *
Lead the charge in conducting medical record reviews and applying clinical judgment to ensure accurate claim payment decisions while supporting fraud investigations and compliance efforts...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Analytics Engineer
$142K - $186K *
Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...
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What does a Payroll Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.