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.
$85K - $107K *
Drive the enhancement of compensation and total rewards programs, leveraging data analysis to inform decision-making. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable insights...
6 days ago
$75K - $110K *
Optimize HR operations by managing payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance with employment laws while driving strate...
1 week ago
Senior Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst
$97K - $108K *
Join a team that's driving financial excellence through strategic analysis and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to manage costs, support decision-making, and lead projects, ensuring impactf...
Reposted 1 week ago
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III - construction finance
$93K - $120K *
Transform financial planning and analysis by leveraging your expertise to drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performan...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading comprehensive cost estimates for complex commercial facility maintenance projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance bidding strategies and ensure accurate...
1 week ago
$73K - $112K *
Discover insights by analyzing diverse data sets to optimize marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful presentations that drive business decisions and enhance c...
5 days ago
$103K - $145K *
Optimize budget management for cybersecurity funding, ensuring compliance and fiscal discipline while supporting executive decisions and strategic agency operations through expert analysis and forecas...
Reposted 4 days ago
Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes
$65K - $110K *
Contribute to enhancing operational efficiency by managing Workday processes, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality financial reporting and system improvements...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform financial oversight by managing the OMNY Program's revenue and expenses. Ensure compliance with agency agreements and funding approvals while maintaining accurate budget tracking and reporti...
5 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Empower decision-making by joining a finance team focused on driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance budgeting pr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$97K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage payroll processing and HR functions, ensuring smooth office operations. Your attention to detail and professionalism will enhance employee experiences and support org...
1 week ago
$66K - $94K *
Elevate your career by joining our Payroll Services Tax Team to ensure accurate tax payments and filings. Collaborate with professionals to deliver exceptional service and drive client satisfaction in...
5 days ago
$66K - $94K *
Join our dynamic Payroll Services Tax Team to ensure accurate tax payments and filings. Collaborate with professionals to enhance client satisfaction through effective case management and timely resol...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Transform financial analysis by delivering insights through accurate modeling and reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance investment strategies, optimize performance, and support operatio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$71K - $114K *
Unlock potential by leading comprehensive financial analysis and budgeting efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive revenue growth throug...
1 week ago
$140K - $171K *
Transform the future of public budgeting by analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, and collaborating with departments to develop effective fiscal strategies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to en...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by overseeing payroll tax compliance for U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions. Utilize your expertise to manage tax filings, conduct audits, and streamline operations while supporting our...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Champion payroll excellence by executing accurate, compliant payroll operations across multiple clients, enhancing service delivery, and driving process improvements while collaborating with HR and fi...
4 days ago
Project Manager/Business Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Empower cross-functional teams by translating business needs into actionable technology solutions. Drive project management and process optimization initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders t...
2 days ago
$66K - $114K *
Champion the analysis and development of actuarial data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, h...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Unlock potential by analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine actuarial models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to impactful rate de...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Analyze and support actuarial processes, developing statistical data and rate impacts. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to Medicaid pricing and projection...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Deliver impactful actuarial analysis by supporting rate determination and statistical validation. Collaborate with teams to refine data and enhance pricing models, contributing to strategic Medicaid p...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Develop analytical models and support Medicaid pricing initiatives by conducting statistical analyses and validating data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, contributing to effective rate determin...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data, supporting Medicaid pricing, and refining actuarial models. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that balances in-office enga...
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.