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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$103K - $120K *

Optimize your career by managing identity and access management processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security practices while collaborating effectively across various applications and systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $128K *

Lead a team dedicated to overseeing effective payroll tax operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing high-volume employer accounts and fostering continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower organizational success by configuring and optimizing Workday's HCM, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent modules, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance people strategies and drive strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to client success by leading payroll projects, mentoring teams, and enhancing internal processes. Leverage your expertise in Workday to creatively solve challenges while ensuring quality se...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional support by resolving complex technical issues for enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead incident response, and ensure seamless service continuity t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support compliance operations by managing regulatory requirements, conducting surveillance, and collaborating across teams to maintain a robust compliance program. Engage in monitoring and training in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead transformative healthcare projects by collaborating with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and delivering innovative IT solutions that enhance efficiency and operational success in a supporti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $117K *

Lead advanced payroll operations and system configurations to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and provide analytical support for decision-making wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $158K *

Engage a dynamic team in shaping investment strategies, optimizing operations, and fostering client relations while driving growth and modernization of our investment platform and services...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $104K *

Join a team that's driving financial strategy in a dynamic GTM environment. You'll partner with key leaders to provide insights on budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics to support growth ini...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Support our sales and marketing teams by managing HubSpot and Salesforce systems efficiently, ensuring quality data and seamless integration, while providing user support and executing system enhancem...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to drive purchasing processes, focusing on builder relations, financial analysis, and program growth. Your expertise will shape the future of home constructi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $117K *

Contribute to a cutting-edge FinOps practice, optimizing cloud financial management across multi-cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost governance and drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $129K *

Drive impactful health program analysis by leveraging actuarial expertise, performing data analysis, and supporting pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Short-Term Disability appeals, utilizing expert resources, demonstrating superior customer service, and optimizing claim processes to enhance organizational performance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation strategies through data insights and automation. This role supports comprehensive total rewards operations, ensuring equitable pay decisions while enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading client engagements in Workday Financials, ensuring optimal support and strategic design in Financial Data Model and Record to Report processes, while fostering innovation a...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge business and technology, enhancing operations through stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, and system improvements that drive efficiency and value in health...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Transform your career by leveraging data analytics to drive business insights, mentor teams, and develop reporting frameworks in a dynamic, remote environment. Join us in shaping effective strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $157K *

Develop and manage statistical credit risk models to support loan decision-making and financial forecasting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model accuracy and deliver data-driven insights ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative Workday HCM solutions, driving impactful transformations. Lead projects in Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking while streamlining processes and enhancing clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Data Analyst, driving strategic data insights and analytics automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making through AI-enabled solutions and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $150K *

Drive data-driven decisions across multiple business units by analyzing complex HR data. Collaborate with People Analytics Consultants to deliver insights that enhance employee experience and organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving effective workforce planning through data analysis. As a key analytic resource, you'll leverage data insights to support strategic human capital planning and enable informed...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Support competitive pricing for proposals by applying cost models, developing pricing strategies, and conducting research to enhance GovCon pricing methodologies and compliance with regulations. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

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.