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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$95K - $110K *
Support the consolidation and financial reporting processes, collaborating with global teams to enhance efficiency and compliance while managing complex accounting issues and delivering insights to se...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by serving as a key liaison between IT and business teams, facilitating software application support, gathering and analyzing requirements, and ensuring project success through effect...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Total Rewards Analyst, driving analytics for self-funded plans and shaping compensation strategies. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance benefits and tota...
1 week ago
$73K - $94K *
Join a team that's driving fiscal analysis and strategic planning for citywide programs. You'll conduct feasibility studies, manage grant budgeting, and collaborate across departments to ensure effect...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Empower mission success by connecting stakeholders and technical teams. As a Business Analyst II, assess business needs, support project planning, and drive modernization efforts for risk modeling and...
3 weeks ago
FP&A Analyst (Teradyne, San Jose CA)
$62K - $99K *
Join us to drive financial insights and process improvements in Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives thro...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $100K *
Advance financial analysis and budget management for a large DOD program. Utilize DoD financial systems to track and analyze budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting on-site contract...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $100K *
Support financial operations by analyzing budgets and executing financial plans. Leverage DoD financial systems to track and manage funding, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $145K *
Transform finance operations by designing and enhancing SAP FICO solutions. Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and strong internal controls while driving...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead payroll excellence by ensuring timely, accurate compensation for 2,000 employees. Collaborate with HR and Finance to uphold compliance, drive improvements, and enhance employee experience through...
3 days ago
Sales Analyst III - AMZ10222048
$140K - $160K *
Manage comprehensive sales strategies and operational initiatives, developing analytical frameworks and KPIs to guide decisions. Drive operational excellence and enhance shipper experience through col...
3 days ago
FP&A Analyst (Teradyne, San Jose CA)
$119K - $191K *
Lead critical accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while supporting audits and special projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at naval aviation readiness by leveraging your analytical skills to evaluate maintenance and logistics data. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission capability and suppor...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful data insights by developing and maintaining advanced dashboards, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and reportin...
6 days ago
Analyst III, Financial Planning and Analysis
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to shaping financial strategies and driving performance. As an Analyst III, you'll manage complex financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support key business de...
1 week ago
Analyst III, Financial Planning and Analysis
$95K - $115K *
Shape financial strategies by managing complex analyses and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Collaborate with business partners to drive performance and support decision-making thro...
1 week ago
$90K - $105K *
Transform your career by leading month-end closes and shaping accounting software. Collaborate with clients to streamline processes, influence product development, and enhance operational efficiency w...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join us to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy. You'll manage payroll processes, support employees, and drive improvements in payroll systems and r...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Serve as the payroll expert, managing systems, reporting, and employee support while driving process improveme...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform payroll operations by overseeing multi-state payroll execution, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with HR and Finance to support employees and drive efficiency in pay...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Explore a pivotal role in financial analysis, driving inventory reporting and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, manage projects, and ensure accurate accounting for wireless eq...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion data-driven financial insights and forecasts to optimize budget strategies and enhance reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive initiatives, delivering actionable analysis and foste...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion financial stewardship across HR, Legal, and Supply Chain. Drive budget prep, forecasting, and analysis while fostering trust with senior leaders to enhance business processes and efficiencies...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $120K *
Unlock potential by ensuring payroll compliance through effective governance, monitoring, and collaboration across departments. Leverage expertise in UKG systems and AI tools to enhance operational ef...
2 weeks ago
$71K - $142K *
Unlock your potential by supporting the income tax provision process, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiency through technology. Collaborate on federal tax returns and audits while driving proc...
2 weeks ago
What does a Payroll Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.