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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$100K - $115K *

Advance the payroll function for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple states. This hands-on role requires expertise in payroll systems and regulations, driving process...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement and financial operations through technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, streamline processes, and ensure seamless integration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of finance technology by leading procurement and financial operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, streamline processes, and ensure seamless integratio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial operations by leading Coupa and Aderant Sierra integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procure-to-pay processes, ensuring seamless supplier management and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading a team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Collaborate with HR and Finance to drive process improvements and deliver exceptional service while managi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, document, and optimize SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with operational needs a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $245K *

Champion the optimization and transformation of global Source to Pay processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier management, procurement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $245K *

Transform the Source to Pay process by optimizing governance and driving digital innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience across finan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $245K *

Join a team that's transforming global finance processes through innovative Source to Pay solutions. This role involves optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $119K *

Champion governance and compliance in Accounts Payable, ensuring process integrity and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance controls, support audits, and drive operation...

3 days ago

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

$73K - $88K *

Lead the ownership and enhancement of Treasury systems, driving process improvements and automation while supporting global Treasury operations through collaboration and strong analytical skills...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $88K *

Champion Treasury systems performance by overseeing daily operations, supporting team enhancements, automating processes, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of our payroll operations by expertly managing US payroll across multiple states. Drive compliance, enhance processes, and provide strategic insights while collaborating with inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $135K *

Join a vital IT modernization initiative to enhance decision-making and system performance by analyzing complex datasets. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and contribute to impac...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading municipal financial analyses and strategies. Drive impactful projects for local governments, enhancing service delivery and sustainability while dev...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Champion accurate payroll practices by leading systems management, internal processes, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance payroll operations, ensure employee satisfac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage your analytical skills to drive financial performance in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes, improve reporting, and support strategic de...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $108K *

Join our team as a Program Cost Control Analyst, where you'll support critical missions by managing budgets, schedules, and financial analyses. Your expertise will ensure funding availability and comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at managing cost for manufacturing labor and materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance metrics, support operational activities, and ensure complianc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $102K *

Shape the future of financial systems by providing expert Workday support, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with users to develop reporting solutions and drive sy...

5 days ago

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

$120K - $146K *

Engage in vital Employee and Labor Relations initiatives, ensuring effective collaboration across teams. Support policy updates and labor negotiations while fostering a positive workplace culture in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $145K *

Drive the monthly commissions cycle, ensuring payout accuracy and insightful analytics. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to model compensation plans and enhance automation, while resolving disputes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $145K *

Transform revenue operations by owning the commissions process, ensuring payout accuracy, and delivering insightful analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance compensation strategies and drive autom...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $116K *

Help us conduct compensation analyses and design total compensation programs, ensuring high-quality client experiences through data-driven insights and collaborative solutions in a dynamic, remote env...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $123K *

Champion financial excellence by leading consolidation and reporting efforts, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. Elevate your career in...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.