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 - $92K *

Unlock insights as you support senior analysts in corporate bond and bank loan research. Collaborate on financial models, enhance credit processes, and develop your analytical skills in a dynamic inve...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing credit research processes while providing analytical support to senior analysts. Develop your skills in corporate bond and bank loan investments through hands...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance revenue forecasting models, driving strategic insights and operational clarity. Collaborate across departments to analyze financial data, support budgeting, and deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $103K *

Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions, enhance budgeting, and improve performance metrics. Collaborate with leaders to deliver insights and recommendations that drive business success...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $141K *

Empower financial excellence by analyzing performance metrics, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial strategies and support operational planning in a d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $151K *

Transform your career by leading complex process improvements and managing projects that drive operational excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance financial processes and deliver strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate financial management a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $113K *

Empower proposal efforts by analyzing costs and developing winning bids. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and support contract negotiations, while creating automation tools to enhan...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $96K *

Contribute to financial reporting and accounting for leases and IT arrangements. Analyze transactions, prepare journal entries, and assist with audits while collaborating with various departments to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $92K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analysis by developing sophisticated models and reports that drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze refined products inventory and financial reporting, leveraging your expertise in accounting within the energy sector to drive insights an...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support federal audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and enhancing financial processes. Collaborate closely with government partners while demonstrating...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights as you support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for major projects across the Americas. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance decision-making and drive continuous im...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical projects that drive sustainable growth throughout the customer lifecycle. Collaborate across product, marketing, and engineering to influence strategies and crea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Explore a senior role supporting Navy Shipbuilding Programs by applying financial expertise to budget development, execution analysis, and reporting. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance fi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $100K *

Elevate financial reporting accuracy and compliance as a Senior Accountant, driving detailed analysis and supporting audits while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance decision-making and operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Innovate payroll compliance strategies by leading tax research and guiding cross-functional teams in an evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring accurate multi-state and multi-province payroll processi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock operational excellence by streamlining Salesforce’s global sales incentives. This role involves processing compensation plans, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating across teams to enhance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $101K *

Elevate HR operations by supporting Employee Relations through case management, documentation, and administrative coordination. Ensure timely resolutions and contribute to metrics reporting while main...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $117K *

Drive financial planning cycles and enhance cost efficiency through data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement. Lead initiatives to reduce defect costs and deliver actionable in...

1 week ago

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

$60K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning cycles, driving cost reduction, and enhancing business processes through data analysis and strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver i...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial planning efforts and provide expert budget management support to senior leadership, ensuring effective resource stewardship and strategic funding recommendations for a Department of the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $128K *

Innovate financial planning and controllership processes to drive efficiency, enhance cost reduction strategies, and deliver actionable insights for senior leadership, while fostering collaboration ac...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $94K *

Help us enhance data quality and reporting for client-facing projects, collaborating with global teams to deliver timely insights and support. Drive improvements in processes and analytics to ensure c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.