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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$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

$85K - $95K *

Join our Finance Planning & Analysis team to analyze payroll and workforce costs, ensuring accurate data integration into budgets and forecasts. Collaborate across departments to drive insights and op...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in payroll processing and HRIS management. Collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity, compliance, and process improvement while leveraging advanced...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform enterprise applications by leveraging your .NET, SQL Server, and Angular expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Drive financial planning and analysis for a nationwide service organization, providing insights that enhance profitability and operational decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to develop budge...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive insights to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, ensuring consistent financial processes a...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate data management by ensuring the reliability and quality of enterprise data. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processes, support investment operations, and drive continuous improvement in...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $165K *

Transform HR systems by leading Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences and ensure compliance, driving efficiency and innovati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $158K *

Advance your career by managing indirect tax compliance and audits across multiple North American subsidiaries. Utilize your expertise in tax legislation and accounting principles to optimize processe...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial management support by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while interfacing with key stakeholders to drive mission success and enhance communic...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $148K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by analyzing complex cost data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and drive operational efficiency while ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $116K *

Lead end-to-end dashboard delivery, from design to deployment, while optimizing Tableau solutions and integrating Generative AI tools for enhanced analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ef...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $124K *

Drive impactful compensation strategies by analyzing data, managing programs, and collaborating with stakeholders. Leverage expertise to enhance processes and deliver insights that support equitable p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $124K *

Elevate compensation strategies by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage compensation programs, analyze trends, and recommend solutions that ensur...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate compensation strategies by leading program design, analysis, and advisory support. Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to enhance pay structures and drive process improvements, ensuring ali...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and resolve budgetary challenges while developing funding strategies. Manage budget execution plans and ensure compliance with financial policies, supporting acquisition programs and maintaini...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining tax operations by managing income and indirect tax functions, collaborating with leadership, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of tax operations by managing income and indirect tax functions. Collaborate with leadership, oversee compliance, and streamline processes while ensuring timely deliverables with outsid...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving tax excellence by managing income and indirect tax functions, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with leaders and advisors to optimize operations and implement process...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $132K *

Drive financial insights and strategic guidance by managing forecasts, analyzing risks, and collaborating across teams. Communicate effectively with leadership to support informed decision-making and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $132K *

Join a team that's driving financial insights and strategic planning, managing forecasts, and collaborating across departments to support executive decision-making and enhance business performance in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $132K *

Advance your career as a Senior Analyst in FP&A, driving financial insights and forecasts to support strategic business decisions across departments and present critical analysis to leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $144K *

Optimize financial operations by leading budget management and reporting for manufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting and financial oversight, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.