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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$136K - $204K *

Join a team that drives high-impact Workday Payroll implementations while mentoring consultants. In this player-coach role, you'll ensure delivery excellence and develop strong client partnerships for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $204K *

Lead high-quality Workday Payroll implementations, mentor teams, and drive project success while ensuring strong client relationships and delivery excellence across multiple engagements through strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality Workday Payroll implementations while mentoring teams. Oversee complex projects, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes that dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations while mentoring consultants. Drive excellence in delivery, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our practi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $185K *

Shape the future of Workday Payroll implementations by leading high-quality projects, mentoring teams, and fostering long-term client partnerships, while ensuring excellence across engagements and str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $204K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex Workday Payroll implementations, mentoring teams and managing projects end-to-end. Foster client relationships and ensure high-quality outcomes while driving the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving high-quality Workday Payroll implementations, leading engagements while mentoring talented consultants, and building trusted client partnerships to foster ongoing advisory r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower the team by analyzing and optimizing IT systems, enhancing processes, and driving technology integration initiatives to support defense modernization efforts while ensuring compliance with gov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Analyze complex financial data and develop models to support strategic decision-making. Act as a financial navigator, guiding stakeholders in fiscal health and optimizing workflows to enhance corporat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Accelerate client success by leveraging data analysis and strategic insights. Lead project workstreams and enhance relationships across diverse stakeholders to drive performance and growth in the evol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape financial integrity and compliance by leading corporate accounting, managing financial close processes, and ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reporting a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Drive business success by providing strategic financial analysis and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, optimize resources, and support decision-making through ro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $93K *

Manage payroll operations for a large nonprofit, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy across multiple locations. Collaborate with HR and finance, supporting audits and continuous improvem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $104K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting processes, product costing, budgeting, and providing analytical support for critical business decisions that impact operations and growth across mul...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic financial modeling and analysis, optimizing budgeting processes and enhancing reporting systems. Serve as the primary administrator for Adaptive Planning, driving institutional grow...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at payroll management, overseeing end-to-end processes for US teams while enhancing workflows and compliance. This role requires expertise in managing payroll systems and addressin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $135K *

Lead financial analysis and reporting efforts to empower strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and optimizing project budgets across engineering initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $118K *

Accelerate payroll operational excellence by leading end-to-end processing, compliance, and technology initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery, manage audits, and impro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in overseeing payroll operations for 22,000+ team members, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing a team. Drive improvements and serve as a key resource for complex payroll ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$73K - $91K *

Join us to drive financial analysis and optimize accounting processes. Collaborate with senior management to prepare insightful reports and support strategic decisions that enhance our financial perfo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive payroll excellence by overseeing multi-state, union payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while streamlining processes across diverse business units. Serve as a strategic partne...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Tackle financial planning and analysis challenges by driving performance insights, collaborating with leadership, and enhancing reporting processes for continuous improvement across the organization...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Champion the administration and analysis of sales commissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while optimizing processes and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to support a dynamic sales organ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $130K *

Champion sales performance by managing commission structures and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate compensation payouts, compliance, and insightful reporting th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of HR technology by supporting and improving HRIS and LMS systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, data governance, and user experience, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.