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 - $125K *

Engineer sophisticated Workday solutions to enhance HR and Finance data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to deliver comprehensive configuration, reporting, and integration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of Workday as a strategic partner by designing, implementing, and governing HCM and Financial modules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data integrity and innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing group benefit and retirement programs, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes. Collaborate across teams to analyze data, facilitate enrollments, and enhance emplo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $212K *

Help us shape compensation strategies that attract and retain talent while driving performance across the organization. Your expertise will drive the design, implementation, and evaluation of global c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $212K *

Lead the design and administration of global compensation programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. Collaborate across functions to deliver equitable, competitive compensation solutio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a vital role in financial services, where you will enhance risk management through data analysis, reporting, and collaboration, shaping data integrity and decision-making for opt...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Engage with our Corporate Accounting team to optimize financial reporting and drive accurate accounting practices. Take initiative in resolving complex issues while preparing journal entries and analy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that drives compensation excellence by owning Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation configurations, ensuring accurate eligibility and compliance throughout annual compensation cyc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of compensation management as a senior analyst overseeing Workday Compensation operations, ensuring precise configuration and execution of annual cycles while providing expert analysi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate financial processes as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, driving accuracy in reporting and resolving complex accounting issues while collaborating cross-functionally for strategi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial accounting and reporting, applying analytical skills to resolve complex issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring accuracy in journal entries and reconciliations across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Corporate Accounting team! You'll drive accounting processes, resolve complex issues, and support strategic projects while fostering continuous learning and development across the org...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Grow your skills as a Senior Accountant, driving financial integrity through analytical expertise and independent problem-solving. Collaborate across departments, enhancing accounting processes and su...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial accounting processes by leading complex reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and enhancing close activities while fostering collaboration across diverse business units...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that specializes in financial accounting and reporting, where you'll leverage strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues, implement processes, and collaborate across departments to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us! Lead the charge in corporate accounting by managing financial reporting, analyzing fluctuations, and resolving complex issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Take ownership of financial performance analysis and reporting, develop KPIs, and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely financ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $109K *

Develop and manage Treasury operations, enhance data integrity, execute transactions, and support process improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate across funct...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K *

Advance the mission of foreign assistance programs by supporting strategic planning, managing communications, coordinating resources, and analyzing operational tasks to enhance effectiveness within th...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of financial performance management, delivering critical insights and strategies to influence business decisions through robust analysis and collaborative partners...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $132K *

Support cross-functional teams by leveraging data analysis, identifying process improvements, and delivering actionable insights. Own comprehensive documentation and reporting to enhance decision-maki...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join an impactful team as a Senior FP&A Analyst driving strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support executive decision-making and business performance management in a dynamic, gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving financial planning and analysis for strategic initiatives. Partner with leaders to align financial strategies, enhance models, and deliver insights that enable busines...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of financial management by supporting Foreign Military Sales with reconciliation, compliance, and process improvement in a dynamic environment, ensuring critical alignment across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a talented team as you analyze data and develop solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to present insights through visualizations and reports, driving informed decision-making within federal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.