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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$64K - $129K *

Analyze financial performance and enhance reporting processes to support month-end close activities, demand forecasting, and profitability analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering insightful financial analysis to drive manufacturing success. Leverage your expertise to enhance reporting processes and collaborate across functions, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $136K *

Join a dynamic finance team to analyze financial results, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close tasks while collaborating across departments to enhance accounting practices and drive or...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $148K *

Join us as a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive financial planning, reporting, and forecasting. Collaborate across teams to optimize spending and enhance our financial systems, leveraging AI for insights th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence through strategic analysis and planning. As a key player, you'll enhance financial models, collaborate across functions, and provide insights that shape...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Transform global payroll operations by managing end-to-end processes for a diverse workforce across multiple regions. Establish scalable policies and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $142K *

Help us enhance our HR technology and data processes to support effective employee services. Join our team to provide technical support, improve systems, and ensure accurate HR information for decisio...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Shape financial strategies by managing business plans, budgets, and forecasts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS, delivering insights that drive operational performance an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing financial analysis and operational support across multiple portfolios. Experience month-end close processes, profitability analysis, and support process improvements i...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $105K *

Help us support a major Federal agency by executing audit responses, enhancing internal controls, and analyzing financial processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead budget formulation and execution, ensuring alignment with agency priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies and oversee financial operations, while managing a team to meet dead...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize our partner supply model by building data infrastructure and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational performance and drive insights that improve fill rates and partne...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $119K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights, partnering with stakeholders to develop scalable analytical solutions that drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance through adv...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $119K *

Analyze complex data to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable reporting solutions and enhance business intelligence capabilities...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Drive financial insights by conducting economic research and analysis. Generate forecasts, assess trends, and prepare reports to guide strategic decision-making. Collaborate with teams to enhance fina...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth financial analyses and forecasting. Collaborate with teams to prepare reports, track performance, and support strategic decision-making. Enhance your skills in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer insights into actionable strategies by analyzing digital behavior across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, optimize performance, and dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Optimize compliance processes and reporting for debt obligations, ensuring adherence to financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage risks and enhance reporting integrity in a dynami...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform compliance monitoring by ensuring adherence to debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accurate reports and insights, enhancing financial integrity...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance compliance processes in a dynamic fin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance processes in a dynamic environment fo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $144K *

Join a team that's transforming HR solutions by driving talent processes, optimizing workflows, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance efficiency and improve...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $144K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HR processes and enhancing talent management strategies. Collaborate with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights, driving efficiency and continuous i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $184K *

Champion a high-performance Payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments across multiple sites while guiding a skilled team, driving compliance, and fostering continuous improvemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $117K *

Join us to optimize and enhance HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance while delivering actionable workforce analytics and supporting strategic initiatives across HR, Payroll, and Benefi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.