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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$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee payroll processing for 1,000+ employees, optimizing systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing accuracy across domestic and international operations using leading techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance financial planning, reporting, and decision-making, collaborating across practice groups to drive profitability and strategic growth within...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $98K *

Drive financial performance through strategic planning, analysis, and forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate business trends, create budgets, and support audits while ensuring timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $98K *

Elevate your analytical skills by supporting financial planning, modeling, and forecasting. Assist in budget creation and reporting, evaluate fiscal strategies, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead payroll and benefits accounting for a large employee base, ensuring accuracy in analytics, reconciliations, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance operations while managing mont...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Empower the governance landscape by leading executive compensation analysis. Utilize your expertise to support stakeholders, drive policy formulation, and conduct research, ensuring informed compensat...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K *

Shape payroll processes for a diverse workforce by administering full-cycle payroll, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain accuracy. Leverage your expertise in payroll systems...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Analyze, assess, and enhance compensation and benefits programs while ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Collaborate with leadership to model compensation scenarios, manage vendor relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $134K *

Elevate operational effectiveness by driving procurement processes and budgetary forecasting. Ensure alignment between funding requests and budget through rigorous data analysis, enhancing decision-ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving compensation operations, ensuring compliance, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support key HR initiatives...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing payroll processing for the US and Canada. Ensure compliance, improve processes, and collaborate with HR and finance to deliver accurate payroll services while drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $91K *

Join a team that's central to maintaining financial accuracy and fostering supplier relationships. As a key player in our accounts payable process, you'll ensure timely payments, support continuous im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's integral to financial strategy, driving accountability across departments. You'll analyze performance metrics and foster relationships with stakeholders to align spending with organ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $113K *

Help us streamline global payroll operations while ensuring compliance and enhancing efficiency. This role involves coordination across departments, managing payroll for multiple regions, and collabor...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $100K *

Help us optimize financial operations through advanced accounting practices, ensuring accuracy in payroll and account reconciliations while collaborating with teams to enhance internal controls and su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $105K *

Engage with senior leadership to drive data-driven decision-making, optimizing sales operations through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automation. Leverage expertise in SQL and BI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $110K *

Champion payroll excellence by ensuring accurate record keeping and timely processing in a dynamic HR environment. Collaborate closely with team members to resolve inquiries and support organizational...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading business analysis and project support for enhancements, working with stakeholders to optimize processes and solutions. Contribute to strategic planning and implement effect...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $99K *

Join a team that drives business process improvements and project solutions. As a key contributor, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, develop enhancements, and ensure timely project...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $104K *

Lead the charge in payroll management by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and optimal employee communication while fostering a motivated team environment and streamlining processes for efficiency and re...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $104K *

Oversee accurate payroll processing and compliance while developing staff and managing records. Engage effectively with employee inquiries and prepare essential reports to ensure operational efficienc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming sales compensation strategies to drive performance and support growth. This role requires strong analytical skills and a keen understanding of compensation design to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a leading investment company to enhance and manage HRIS systems, including Workday. Collaborate with HR and IT to streamline processes, implement new functionalities, and deliver exceptional supp...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Innovate the card issuance landscape by analyzing data, optimizing supply chains, and leading transformative projects. Collaborate with teams and partners to develop strategies that enhance efficiency...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $142K *

Unlock potential by driving HR technology solutions that enhance payroll, absence, and time tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and deliver high...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.