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 *

Join a team that analyzes and adjudicates workers' compensation claims, delivering exceptional client solutions. Contribute to a thriving culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and professional...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $111K *

Empower employers by overseeing stay-at-work and return-to-work programs, ensuring compliance with best practices. Provide expert guidance to case managers and drive continuous improvement in customer...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage the accounts payable function by overseeing a team, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, enforcing financial controls, and enhancing efficiency through process improvements for optimal fin...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving AI-native software delivery by leading diverse tech teams, aligning strategies with business priorities while championing engineering excellence and operational effectivenes...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion data solutions and lead advanced analytics initiatives for federal clients. Utilize strong database expertise and collaborative skills to enhance project delivery and manage client relationsh...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by developing custom applications and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while innovating techn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $165K *

Partner with us to influence Salesforce solutions that drive process excellence, engage stakeholders in agile environments, and deliver scalable CRM capabilities for our growing B2B Scores business. Y...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $135K *

Lead the modernization of applications through Agile practices, managing diverse projects and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Collaborate effectively across teams to achieve mission-critical o...

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Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payment risk decisions through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration across teams, ensuring effective loss management while minimizing manual reviews and enha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by building strategic relationships and driving solutions that address critical business challenges in the financial services industry. Leverage your expertise to maintain client s...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $230K *

Empower business success by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Financials solutions, focusing on Foundation Data Model (FDM) to align financial strategies with operational...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading business systems analysis to improve operations and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders and IT to define requirements, design solutions, and support implementation fo...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data management projects that drive customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance solutions and deliver results, while managing budgets, timelines, and pr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $225K *

Transform client processes through innovative Workday solutions. Join a dynamic advisory team and lead engagement projects, shaping organizations' decision-making with expert guidance and fostering a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $197K *

Develop high-quality backend solutions as an Engineering Leader, guiding a team to enhance our trading platform. Collaborate across teams, fostering a culture of innovation to deliver exceptional resu...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on guiding organizational change by maximizing stakeholder engagement and minimizing resistance. Your insights will shape strategies that ensure smooth transitions in proces...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that drives project success by leading independent, mid-complexity initiatives. Manage timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction while ensuring operational excellence and compliance thro...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute data, analytics, and AI strategies, enhancing customer decision-making and operational efficiency while championing innovation and product...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data governance and analytics architecture by leading initiatives that ensure compliance, quality, and scalability in AI/ML solutions, collaborating across teams to drive impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $208K *

Lead strategic software solutions, providing expert guidance and insights to clients. Collaborate across teams to identify needs, driving successful technology integration and exceptional client exper...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial processes by leading cash forecasting and budgeting across a $3B+ real estate platform. Leverage AI to build workflows and dashboards while reporting directly to the CEO and CFO in...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$280K - $350K *

Champion large accounts by leveraging relationships and insights to drive strategic business solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while maximizing team strengths and competitive offerings for enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming client solutions into advanced models while ensuring seamless integration between stakeholders and product teams. Collaborate on cross-functional projects, enhancing me...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Deliver innovative hedging analytics and trading strategies while collaborating with institutional clients and cross-functional teams to enhance valuation models and uphold industry best practices...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through comprehensive manual and automated testing. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to refine practices, drive automation, and contribut...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.