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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$80K - $100K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations for 2500+ employees across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Provide hands-on support, manage a Payroll Analyst, and enhance payroll processes u...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance in support of national defense. Leverage your analytical skills and experience to deliver high-quality financial analysis tha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Empower investment operations by managing transactions, ensuring financial accuracy, and enhancing efficiency through innovation. Collaborate across teams to optimize portfolio assessments and drive o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $121K *

Champion efficiency by analyzing and enhancing ERP systems across functional areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support user training...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $124K *

Serve as a vital Payroll Consultant, leveraging your expertise to support clients' growth and streamline payroll processes, while collaborating with a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to your...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Shape enterprise client success by creating complex product demonstrations, collaborating with teams, and providing advanced solutions in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise in Human Cap...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $86K *

Oversee payroll operations across the U.S., ensuring compliance with multi-state tax regulations and addressing payroll issues while collaborating with HR and Finance for seamless integration and repo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Contribute to payroll excellence by managing accurate processing for a multi-state law firm. This senior role ensures compliance, drives optimizations, and collaborates with teams to deliver insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in preparing federal and state tax returns while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with diverse teams, conduct research, and contribute to positive customer experiences wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$68K - $94K *

Collaborate with teams to deliver precise accounting and financial analysis. Manage fixed assets, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance through audits and reconciliations to support organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Transform payroll operations for 2,500+ employees, leading a team in ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing while driving continuous improvement initiatives and acting as a key contact...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a key partner in Sales Compensation, owning vital compensation operations and collaborating across Finance and Operations to enhance competitive compensation programs that...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $96K *

Take ownership of comprehensive capital financial reporting to support MTA's financial integrity. Collaborate with various departments and manage federal funding reports, ensuring compliance and accur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $96K *

Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support MTA's Capital Program, ensuring compliance with funding regulations. Collaborate with multiple departments to facilitate accurate and timely finan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Join our team as you drive financial excellence through robust modeling and reporting. Support strategic decisions for a key business unit, leveraging your analytical skills to provide timely insights...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $136K *

Transform payroll management by ensuring timely payroll processing and compliance. Leverage advanced systems and drive process improvements while training staff and collaborating across functions for...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate payroll excellence as a Senior Payroll Specialist, championing compliance, governance, and efficiency in multi-state payroll operations while optimizing ADP systems and collaborating with c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting and enhancing the PeopleSoft HCM platform. Collaborate with HR and technical teams to deliver functional solutions for Time and Labor and Payroll processing, driving...

2 days ago

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

$119K - $202K *

Shape the revenue recognition process by ensuring compliance, preparing analyses, and streamlining internal controls. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and support audits, driving accuracy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $196K *

Take ownership of strategic financial planning and analysis to drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reporting capabilities while influencing key business decisions through insightfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Empower your career as a Business Analyst, driving impactful SAP solutions by analyzing user needs, implementing enhancements, and supporting project goals to align IT with strategic business objectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive SAP project implementations, analyze business needs, and enhance system solutions aligned with strategic goals while providing support and training for end-users to optimi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $95K *

Contribute to financial analysis and reporting, supporting Directors in decision-making while ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic finance environment. Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $95K *

Unlock potential by harnessing analytics to empower the People Team with accurate, actionable insights derived from data. Collaborate across functions to drive data quality and reporting standards tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion the design and execution of payroll & HRIS processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to establish best practices and enhance organizational capacity during...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.