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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$112K - $186K *

Champion financial excellence by leading project controls, cost management, and forecasting efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate reporting and insights for large projects in EPA and D...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Unlock opportunities by executing strategic financial analysis and reporting for research initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines in a dynamic and...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic financial analyst role, delivering vital insights and analysis to support strategic decisions, collaborating with global teams, and enhancing financial reporting and pl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $126K *

Analyze and streamline financial planning processes, support budget prep, and deliver insights for strategic projects while collaborating with key internal teams for effective management reporting...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the month-end close process while managing payroll GL for multiple entities. Engage with a dynamic team, delivering financial insights and fostering growth in a supportive biotech research en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $109K *

Unlock your potential by managing financial analysis and reporting functions for a city. Collaborate with departments, ensure compliance, and support budgeting efforts while enhancing accounting pract...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring effective financial management for city operations. Utilize your accounting expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting as you support the City’s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $125K *

Empower your career by ensuring the integrity of financial reporting while providing expertise in accounting guidance and managing critical data analytics for the organization. Join a collaborative te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $111K *

Contribute to payroll operations by ensuring accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, timely data entry, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Play a key role in enhancing payroll workfl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee billing, revenue accounting, and analysis. Engage in monthly financial close processes while providing crucial insights to support various departments through collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Champion compliance excellence by ensuring audit readiness, maintaining robust internal controls, and fostering transparent reporting in a dynamic environment that promotes accuracy and integrity in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape analytical strategies at a leading AI startup by building data insights that drive business decisions. Own foundational projects from retention analysis to executive reporting, enhancing the com...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive corporate financial planning and analysis, enhancing decision-making through innovative modeling and AI tools while collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights and improve forecastin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Champion payroll excellence by managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance across multiple states, and driving systems optimization to support our high-growth organization. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Advance our financial strategies by leveraging robust analysis and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, while mentoring junior analysts and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy through analysis and partnership. Utilize your expertise to drive operational efficiency, forecast performance, and cultivate relationships across departm...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Drive payroll excellence in a dynamic SaaS environment, ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance, and integration with accounting systems while enhancing operational efficiency and partnering...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Drive financial planning and analysis through data insights, mentorship, and operational initiatives, working closely with leaders to enhance business performance and support decision-making across mu...

US-AnywhereIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for contract performance, ensuring visibility and driving accountability across revenue-generating programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations for over 8,000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving team performance and fostering a supportive culture aimed at contin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Empower the design and management of diverse health and benefit programs. Engage with clients and vendors, analyze data, and lead projects to ensure client satisfaction while enhancing your profession...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Help us elevate health and benefit programs through impactful project management and superior client service while collaborating with industry leaders to enhance your expertise and deliver exceptional...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $137K *

Pioneer financial strategies by partnering with business leaders to analyze performance metrics, support decision-making, and drive growth through insightful reports, forecasts, and modeling in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $121K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing project financials, forecasting, and reporting in a dynamic consulting environment. You'll collaborate with leaders to ensure projects stay on track while drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by driving budget preparations, enhancing project performance monitoring, and optimizing cost management strategies in a dynamic environment focused on shipbuild...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.