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 - $110K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to accurate financial reporting and compliance. As a key member, you'll enhance processes, support audits, and drive financial excellence across the organization while ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation and benefits programs, providing analytical support, and ensuring competitive and compliant offerings for employees while fostering a collaborati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $117K *

Analyze and drive financial performance improvements, oversee reports, and lead junior analysts in a dynamic finance environment committed to achieving operational excellence and enhanced control proc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $86K *

Drive financial insights by developing reports and dashboards to empower strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex data, improve workflows, and communicate findings that elevate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead financial modeling and reporting. Drive strategic decision-making with key insights, support systems implementation, and enhance financial efficiencies. Collaborate with ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by providing critical data support for reinsurance, large employer RFPs, and regulatory reporting. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate, a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Drive the evolution of compensation strategies by leading advanced analyses, enhancing programs, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with market trends and organizational objec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$64K - $110K *

Analyze complex healthcare data, supporting reinsurance and employer initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate reporting while driving process improvements and developing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $98K *

Optimize financial reporting processes and analysis, support budget development, and enhance project management insights by leveraging AI tools and advanced reporting systems to drive strategic decisi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $165K *

Engineer comprehensive compensation strategies for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy through detailed job evaluations and market analyses. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job arc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $165K *

Analyze and optimize broad-based compensation strategies and programs. Serve as a key partner delivering analysis, reports, and support for salary administration, incentives, and equity awards while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $171K *

Lead the charge in optimizing SAP solutions to drive enterprise-wide success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze complex business processes, and manage critical projects that align techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in payroll as a strategic leader overseeing multi-client payroll functions. Partner with teams to enhance service delivery and compliance while fostering team development...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $130K *

Support senior management by managing metrics and performing data analysis to provide strategic insights, optimize processes, and automate reporting for impactful business decisions and forecasting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead the optimization and reporting for Workday Compensation solutions, driving data analytics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, accurate compensation processes that...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $175K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive growth by acquiring new clients and optimizing sales strategies within various market segments, enhancing both revenue and market presence through effective relati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Lead impactful financial reporting and analysis across multiple business units. Drive operational insights and support strategic decision-making while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $188K *

Provide senior-level support for critical Customer Applications, focusing on performance testing and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient application oper...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $88K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive operational reporting and analytics, enhancing financial decision-making. Use your expertise to create insights that optimize efficiency and support growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Optimize payroll operations across multiple states while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to integrate systems and improve efficiency, managing a team to deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $108K *

Advance your career by supporting financial reporting and analytics in a dynamic entertainment technology environment. Contribute to decision-making by enhancing core processes and developing your exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Support cross-functional finance initiatives by developing financial models, conducting analysis, and creating reports. Collaborate with teams to enhance accuracy in forecasting, driving compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize HR processes as a key Workday HRIS Analyst supporting our enterprise-wide implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment, drive enhancements, and improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving insights and strategies to support business objectives. Collaborate with management to deliver comprehensive reports that influence short- a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $140K *

Join us to lead and optimize payroll operations across a global, multi-jurisdictional environment. Drive compliance, governance, and enhance efficiency while fostering a high-performing team in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.