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.
$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
$66K - $114K *
Empower your analytical skills by supporting Medicaid pricing through data analysis, model updates, and actuarial insights. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive impactful rate determinations...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $114K *
Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Contribute to rate determination and actuarial analyses while collaborating in a dynamic, hybrid...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
$92K - $112K *
Help us enhance financial forecasting and planning by performing analysis, collaborating across teams, and optimizing processes to drive business insights and support strategic decisions in a dynamic...
1 month ago
$65K - $98K *
Partner with us to enhance quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with engineering and procedural standards while compiling critical reports and hardware packages for customer review and acc...
6 days ago
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Drive financial consolidation processes and reporting accuracy across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with ASPE standards. Contribute to transformative projects by enhancing reporting tools and...
2 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
$130K - $179K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial analysis by consolidating forecasts, explaining variances, and enhancing reporting tools. Play a key role in supporting strategic finance initiatives...
3 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
$130K - $179K *
Optimize financial forecasting and reporting processes while delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to enhance planning tools and improve data...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic leadership team to oversee finance operations, drive strategic planning, and enhance financial processes. Lead accounting and tax teams while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financi...
3 days ago
Finance Portfolio Analytics Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Transform data into actionable insights by building financial models and dashboards. Collaborate across teams to support R&D portfolio decisions and enhance forecasting methods in a dynamic, high-visi...
1 week ago
$112K - $202K *
Champion the optimization and support of HRIS, focusing on Workday. Collaborate with HR, IT, and stakeholders to enhance data quality, lead testing initiatives, and drive operational improvements, ens...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $114K *
Contribute to financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Collaborate with teams to provide insights and support audits, while maintaining internal controls and e...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence as a senior IT Operations Analyst providing expert support and leadership across a range of technical environments to enhance service reliability, supportability, and effi...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $141K *
Unlock potential by leading the administration and analysis of total rewards programs, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits while enhancing employee experience through data-driven insights a...
2 days ago
$135K - $165K *
Tackle complex finance analysis and budgeting tasks, ensuring compliance and managing data for program success. Collaborate with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to drive accurate reporting an...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $165K *
Help us analyze and forecast financial data for efficient budget management, supporting a dynamic program environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, multi-task effectively, and contribu...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $135K *
Unlock potential by guiding clients through tailored investment strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate portfolios, ensuring optimal asset allocation and long-term financial su...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clients' financial futures through tailored investment strategies. Leverage your expertise in portfolio management and client service to drive impactful decis...
5 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Performance Measurement
$73K - $123K *
Unlock potential by delivering insightful P&L reporting and analysis for Personal and Commercial Insurance. Collaborate with finance and business partners to drive decision-making in a dynamic environ...
5 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Performance Measurement
$73K - $123K *
Partner with us to deliver insightful P&L reporting and analysis for Personal and Commercial Insurance. Collaborate with finance and business teams to support decision-making in a dynamic environment...
5 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Oversee pricing strategies and payroll management for a large trucking operation. Lead a team, ensure compliance with financial policies, and provide insightful revenue analysis to drive operational e...
3 days ago
$72K - $108K *
Join our dynamic team as a Program Cost Control Analyst, where you'll be pivotal in shaping financial strategies that drive crucial space initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to delive...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Elevate financial insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, partnering with leaders to drive strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance operational performa...
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$75K - $90K *
Manage the end-to-end Workforce Management function, ensuring optimal resource allocation and operational efficiency across service operations in North America. Drive forecasting, scheduling, and perf...
3 days ago
Senior Workday Payroll Architect
$130K - $160K *
Transform payroll and absence processes by leading configuration and compliance in Workday. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate payroll management for US and global employees, overseeing impleme...
3 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.