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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$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in executing capital markets strategies, managing debt portfolios, and enhancing financial models. Collaborate across departments to deliver insightful analysis and ensure c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Transform financial analysis and reporting for fund management, enhancing liquidity and performance insights. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate investor reporting and support strategic deci...

1 week ago

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

$79K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HR operations through hands-on support of Dayforce HCM and iCIMS. Leverage your expertise in HRIS to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive compli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$72K - $116K *

Lead strategic initiatives and manage special projects to enhance County operations. Conduct research, analyze data, and provide administrative support to optimize services and resources while liaisin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a unionized environment. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance payroll systems and dr...

Oldcastle, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a unionized environment. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance payroll processes and reporting w...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic FP&A team to drive financial performance through accurate forecasting, insightful analysis, and collaborative reporting across departments and regions...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $122K *

Drive your career with strategic leadership in payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while overseeing a dedicated team. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support i...

5 days ago

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

$108K - $122K *

Deliver strategic leadership in payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Oversee payroll processing, staff development, and system integrations while advising executive leade...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive data integrity and operational excellence by resolving complex payer data issues, collaborating across teams, and enhancing data quality for value-based care initiatives. Play a key role in opti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by analyzing budgets, forecasts, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and support government audits while adhering to regulations. Drive effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data submission and support government audits, enhancing organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $98K *

Optimize financial operations by supporting month-end close, budgets, and forecasts. Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance and effective tracking of fi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career with a pivotal role in platform operations, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance business continuity and drive improvements in investment managem...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global treasury operations, focusing on cash management, liquidity forecasting, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global treasury operations, focusing on cash management, liquidity forecasting, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive global treasury operations by managing cash, forecasting liquidity, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support strategic initiatives in ris...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform global compensation strategies by leveraging data insights to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay structures. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and support organiza...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $154K *

Optimize project estimating processes by developing accurate cost estimates, collaborating with teams, and enhancing techniques. This role supports both small and large projects, ensuring timely deliv...

1 week ago

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

$106K - $146K *

Advance your career as a Portfolio Analyst, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and deliver financial insights that drive strategic decisions. Thrive in a dynamic en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of automation by analyzing processes and building solutions. Collaborate with users to uncover insights, create automations, and enhance existing workflows, ensuring efficiency and re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $115K *

Analyze financial reports, support management decisions, and oversee data accuracy. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and assist in budgeting to enhance firm operations and profitability...

4 weeks ago

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

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.