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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$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

$51K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to pricing analysis, enhancing insurance products, and driving business strategies through data insights, ensuring the company's competitive edge and profitability in the market...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $103K *

Optimize project execution by managing stakeholder engagement, defining requirements, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality delivery through leadership and effective communication across all project...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $125K *

Own the FP&A analysis process, ensuring accuracy in expense tracking, variance analysis, and model integrity within Workday Adaptive, while collaborating with finance leaders to support strategic deci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming HR through data-driven insights. As a Senior HR Business Analyst, you will enhance HR processes and systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$46K - $122K *

Unlock your potential in financial planning and analysis by supporting fee-related operations and driving impactful insights. Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing global health through financial expertise. As a Financial Analyst III, you'll support significant projects, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance, while le...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Explore your potential as you collaborate with experts to build competitive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with legal standards and enhancing client success in a dynamic consulting environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $106K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to build insightful reporting solutions that support decision-making and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $195K *

Champion innovative IT solutions for Regulatory Affairs, leading system selection, deployment, and maintenance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance regulatory operations and drive technical inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $160K *

Join a dynamic Revenue Technology team to optimize tech solutions that empower go-to-market efforts, streamline processes, and enhance the user experience across a diverse tech stack. Collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and strategy, managing federal and international filings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely tax guidance in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Help us optimize the Workday platform by configuring and supporting Advanced Compensation and other cross-functional modules, ensuring accurate execution and continuous improvement within HR processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to develop AI solutions that enhance decision-making in healthcare and public health, translating data science into practical applications that improve efficiency and dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of finance and technology, driving successful Workday Adaptive Planning implementations and optimizing financial reporting for diverse clients while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage the revenue accounting processes for multi-stream operations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Collaborate across teams to resolve data quality issues and support system integrations, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $169K *

Contribute to enhancing our NetSuite environment by leveraging your finance and accounting expertise. Drive key projects, serve as a primary contact for finance teams, and optimize processes to suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of financial management by streamlining accounting functions and collaborating with various teams. Utilize your expertise in finance to support diverse reporting and compliance activi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy by owning forecasting and analysis tasks, partnering with business leaders, and providing insights that shape decision-making across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading Workday Payroll projects while coaching junior consultants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions and ensure project success wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and validating healthcare provider data, ensuring accuracy and compliance across systems, while supporting credentialing, roster management, and process improvements...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing ICAM systems by effectively gathering requirements, writing user stories, and providing customer support, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and technica...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering tailored Salesforce solutions. Leverage your business analysis skills and collaborate with clients and our internal teams to drive success and innovation thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $96K *

Unlock potential by joining a forward-thinking team that drives pricing strategy through data analysis and market insights. Your expertise will optimize profitability while collaborating across teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $141K *

Contribute to large-scale modernization efforts by providing analytical support, data modeling, and documentation to guide decision-making for software development and architecture in an agile environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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.