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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$93K - $140K *

Transform payroll operations by leading teams, strategizing with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Drive performance improvements and manage budgets while advising senior management on key decisi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $99K *

Help us scale our payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, support tax compliance, and drive process improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Payroll Analyst, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance across a multi-state organization. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance payroll o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $135K *

Elevate payroll accuracy and compliance across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Collaborate with People Ops, Finance, and Accounting to streamline processes and support growth while ensuring timely payroll...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, optimizing payroll operations across multiple locations. Ensure compliance, enhance processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll operations through analysis, oversight, and strategic recommendations. Leverage your expertise to drive compliance, improve processes, and support eff...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Optimize payroll and accounts payable processes by enhancing workflows, implementing automation, and leveraging analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, improve accurac...

5 days ago

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

$70K - $98K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Analyst, driving financial analysis and optimizing PeopleSoft HCM systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance business processes and deliver actionable insights w...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $109K *

Transform payroll processes by analyzing and improving workforce management systems. Collaborate with teams to identify gaps and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and standardiz...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower robust payroll operations by leading compliance, process design, and data-driven improvements. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency while ensuring audit readiness in a dynamic, cross-func...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$83K - $90K *

Transform your career by overseeing payroll tax compliance and reporting across multiple states. Utilize advanced analytical skills to improve processes and enhance accuracy in tax filings while provi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $145K *

Innovate competitive total rewards programs that align with business goals. Lead the strategy for compensation and benefits, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness while partnering with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Payroll Manager, leading end-to-end payroll operations for multiple clients. Leverage your expertise to solve complex payroll challenges, ensuring compliance and accuracy whil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $98K *

Transform HR processes by leveraging Workday solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and deliver insightful analytics, ensuring data integrity and opera...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining our Strategic Finance team as a Senior FP&A Analyst. Lead Gross Margin analysis, ensure reporting integrity, and drive impactful insights for strategic decision-making a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $103K *

Optimize payroll processes across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations, resolve issues, and maintain compliance while delivering exception...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in analyzing payroll and workforce costs, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget forecasting. Drive insights that optimize labor utili...

3 days ago

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

$113K - $151K *

Elevate payroll operations by managing semi-monthly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize business performance through data analysis and forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement and revenue growth, providing actionable insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Analyze business performance and provide insights through data-driven reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance revenue, while delivering financial analysis to suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by analyzing retail operations, enhancing processes, and providing insights to support staffing and payroll decisions. This role is ideal for early-care...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$154K - $208K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic financial planning and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to drive insights, enhance performance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $127K *

Drive financial insights and support transformation projects by collaborating with business and finance teams on forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Enhance processes and tools while pre...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $99K *

Drive accurate payroll processes by analyzing and enhancing remittance and benefits strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, deliver timely reporting, and identify opportunities...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

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.