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 - $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

$116K - $192K *

Join a team that's shaping long-term financial strategies through integrated planning, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, driving insights that influence key investment decisions a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $113K *

Analyze financial metrics and drive strategic planning in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, and compliance, while supporting critical missions and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial analysis and accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to support sales order processing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of finance technology by enhancing data capabilities and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable client and matter management, optimize accounts receivab...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing finance technology and data operations. Drive improvements in client and matter management, accounts receivable, and data quality while collaborating with cro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead the functional operation and enhancement of finance data capabilities, ensuring reliable client and matter management, accounts receivable processes, and data quality across multiple platforms wh...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive the functional operation and enhancement of Finance data capabilities, ensuring reliable client and matter management, accounts receivable processes, and data quality across multiple platforms w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Champion the optimization of HRIS, focusing on Workday to enhance Absence and Benefits modules. Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure data integrity, compliance, and effective reporting, while providin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join us to drive financial reporting and analysis in reinsurance accounting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, support audits, and deliver insights that inform strategic de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $111K *

Elevate your career by managing academic personnel administration across multiple divisions, providing essential support in recruitment, onboarding, and faculty development while ensuring compliance w...

3 days ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Transplant divisions. This role involves managing academic personnel administration, providing essential support for faculty a...

3 days ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Transform academic personnel administration by collaborating with leadership to enhance recruitment, onboarding, and faculty development processes, ensuring effective support for diverse academic and...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll and pension processes through expert oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve complex issue...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $110K *

Transform business initiatives into actionable strategies by leveraging your expertise in requirements analysis and Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system implement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming our Salesforce environment into a trusted, efficient system. You'll ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and support the revenue team with reliable reports and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $170K *

Lead critical business analysis initiatives to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that align with strategic goals. Collaborate with IT and business partners to ensure effective...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $108K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute monthly accounting tasks, enhance financial reporting, and drive process improvements while building expertise in investment accounting and internal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team to excel in U.S. and Canadian cross-border taxation, preparing complex tax returns, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing client relations while contributing to innovative tax plannin...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Empower strategic decision-making by delivering insightful financial analyses, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and drive organization...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide Tier 2 technical support for critical applications, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to troubleshoot iss...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $166K *

Drive impactful workforce insights by analyzing data to support HR leadership and business teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance headcount planning, budget alignment, and workforce decision-m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $104K *

Advance operational efficiency by supporting SAP configuration and analysis for production and maintenance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory stand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.