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.
Senior Product Manager- Core HR
$130K - $191K *
Lead product strategy and execution by driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Own the product lifecycle, prioritize impactful features, and leverage customer insights to ali...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory
$500K+*
Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...
2 days ago
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
$86K - $130K *
Transform financial reporting and consolidation processes by leading month-end close, managing intercompany accounting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP. Collaborate with teams to deliver acc...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower our mission by leading IT audits that assess risk and enhance controls. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness while mentoring fellow auditors and deliveri...
1 month ago
Senior Director of Sales Compensation Strategy, Planning and Operations
$248K - $397K *
Join a dynamic team to shape and implement innovative sales compensation strategies that drive growth and align with corporate goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance sales productivity and lead...
6 days ago
Senior Life & Annuity Product Accountant
$91K - $169K *
Transform complex accounting challenges into strategic solutions. Collaborate across finance, actuarial, and risk teams to enhance financial reporting and governance for innovative products and transa...
1 week ago
GovCon Technology Senior Manager (with Deltek Costpoint experience)
$133K - $262K *
Engage with clients and lead projects through all phases to achieve project goals while enhancing methodologies and tools tailored for the government contracting industry. Drive business development a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Information Technology Analyst 2
$72K - $122K *
Lead incident response efforts within a dynamic Cyber Incident Response Team, utilizing advanced security tools to monitor and protect Judiciary technology. Collaborate on special projects and ensure...
1 week ago
$86K - $119K *
Transform customer insights into actionable strategies that drive growth. As a key member of the Accelerator Club Sales Team, leverage analytics to identify opportunities in pricing, promotion, and di...
1 week ago
Medicaid Policy & Regulation Analyst Position
$66K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing Medicaid policies across the northeastern states. As a subject matter expert, you'll research regulations, educate teams, and contribute to project developmen...
1 week ago
Service Management Optimization (SMO) Analyst
$79K - $122K *
Analyze and optimize IT service management workflows for a Department of War agency, enhancing service delivery and efficiency through data-driven insights, process improvements, and collaboration wit...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Financial Close Management
$120K - $145K *
Drive strategic transformation by leading Record-to-Report functions, enhancing service quality, and implementing best practices across Financial Systems Consulting to achieve world-class operational...
3 days ago
$67K - $108K *
Support outside plant projects by analyzing records, statistics, and reports. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion while managin...
6 days ago
$88K - $115K *
Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...
3 weeks ago
Account Executive, Government & Public Sector
$105K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading government sales efforts in a high-growth environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, create pipelines, and drive revenue for a cutting-edge product i...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Analyze operational data to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports and dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, focusing on key perf...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape your career as a Tax Manager, overseeing complex tax matters for high-net-worth clients and partnerships. Lead a dynamic team, provide strategic insights, and drive proactive tax planning in a r...
4 weeks ago
Senior MSSP Revenue Assurance Analyst
$132K - $182K *
Unlock the potential of MSSP revenue operations by leading strategy and execution. Drive partner onboarding, deal governance, and revenue acceleration while collaborating across teams to enhance opera...
2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant - State Government IT IV&V
$90K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative solutions for state government clients by leading IV&V projects, providing expert guidance on system implementations, and ensuring project success through effective communication an...
1 week ago
Account Manager - High Speed Interconnect Data Center
$145K - $178K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Onsite Data Collection
$110K - $130K *
Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...
4 days ago
$125K - $150K *
The Director of Government Reimbursement will serve in a consultancy capacity, advising large health systems on managing and optimizing healthcare reimbursement processes, particularly focusing on Med...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$113K - $188K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance ETL solutions, integrating data from diverse sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure complianc...
2 weeks ago
Business Development Executive, GBS Public Sector Finance
$102K - $147K *
Champion new business growth by strategically acquiring clients in large enterprises. Drive the full sales cycle, build trust-based relationships with C-level executives, and deliver exceptional clien...
1 week ago
Director of Revenue Operations
$150K - $210K *
Shape the future of our revenue operations by optimizing strategies, driving cross-team collaboration, and ensuring sustainable growth through data-driven insights and accountability across all GTM fu...
3 weeks ago
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.