Explore Payroll Analyst Jobs

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.

What Does a Payroll Analyst Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths for Payroll Analysts

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.

Find Payroll Analyst Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$80K - $100K *

Optimize revenue growth by driving GTM excellence and data-driven insights. Collaborate across Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to establish streamlined operations and enhance performance reportin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of program financial analysis by overseeing Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring compliance and performance tracking while providing strategic financial support and insights t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with senior management to drive financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. Leverage your expertise to craft budgets, evaluate acquisitions, and track performance metrics in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to optimize enterprise network performance. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements to ensure secu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $143K *

Champion operational excellence by managing projects, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and tools. Drive solutions that support business objectives whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of workforce analytics by modernizing data management, reporting, and visualization. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making through insightful dashboards and automated re...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $146K *

Advance your career as you lead policy documentation and improvement efforts for a major institution, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality standards while fostering a cultu...

Connecticut, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing revenue forecasting and planning, partnering with Sales and Marketing to deliver actionable financial insights that drive growth and resource allocation across diverse rev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation strategies, driving market competitiveness, and supporting organizational growth. Leverage your expertise to lead compensation programs, analytic...

Neenah, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining HR technology solutions by optimizing and supporting complex systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective HRIS solutions, ensuring re...

State College, PARemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the configuration and enhancement of Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Benefits systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and support for global employee...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $119K *

Drive impactful tax analysis and fiscal studies to inform legislative decisions and policy implications, ensuring effective revenue law evaluations and guidance for state leaders...

Tumwater, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring financial compliance and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid. Ensure compliance through quality audits and manage regulatory deliverables, collaborating with stakeholders to uph...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $156K *

Transform enterprise budgeting solutions by analyzing processes, defining requirements, and configuring applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial planning and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $147K *

Oversee project financial performance and analytics, ensuring effective management across complex contracts. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver actionable insights, driving operat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and scale Managed Payroll services, shaping operations and enhancing customer experience. Drive team development, streamline processes, and leverage technology to deliver e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing financial performance for diverse projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, optimize cash flow, and enhance decision-making in a dynamic, pro...

Langley, BCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounting processes, support audits, and provide insights that drive informed decis...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales performance by managing comprehensive compensation strategies that align with company goals. Collaborate across teams to design and implement effective plans, analyze data trends, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving financial insights and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client proposals and contract renewals while navigatin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.