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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$100K - $120K *

Transform our Revenue Operations by leveraging data insights and analytics to enhance Marketing and Sales processes, ensuring optimal funnel performance and driving revenue growth through actionable r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing payroll operations across North America, ensuring timely and compliant processing. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance payroll governance, streamline processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $139K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll systems to enhance functionality and user experience. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate payroll processing while providing exceptional custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by applying analytical methods to optimize resource management in complex organizations, coordinating strategies and systems for performance improvement across various operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving financial planning and insights to support strategic decisions. Play a key role in enhancing performance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while collaborating across the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $90K *

Support the execution of financial planning and performance reporting, focusing on revenue and GTM costs. Utilize advanced financial modeling and BI tools to drive strategic decisions and enhance repo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing HRIS and operations, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and streamlined processes to enhance employee experiences in a dynamic nonprofit environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Tackle compensation challenges by designing strategies that align with growth. Collaborate with leaders globally to ensure equitable practices while fostering talent attraction and retention in a dyna...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Lead, innovate, and optimize global compensation strategies to attract top talent. Collaborate with HR and business leaders, analyze market data, and develop frameworks that ensure competitive and equ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Empower our compensation strategy by leading global salary frameworks, analyzing market data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to attract top talent while ensuring competitive and equitab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Champion global compensation strategies by collaborating with HR and business leaders to enhance pay structures and ensure competitiveness across diverse regions, fostering the retention of top talent...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations for North America, overseeing a team to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while enhancing controls and compliance across U.S. and Canadian payroll system...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $92K *

Optimize financial workflows and payroll functions for the Police Department, ensuring efficient contract and procurement processes while delivering outstanding service to staff and the community in a...

2 days ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Bring your expertise to streamline payroll compliance for government projects. Maintain accurate reporting and labor law adherence while ensuring the integrity of payroll data for public works and a v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $161K *

Elevate your career by leading technical accounting research, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver insightful financial analyses and documentation fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving analytics for Customer Success and Operations. Shape metrics, reports, and dashboards to enhance decision-making and performance, directly influencing retention and scalabil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in navigating complex corporate tax landscapes, managing tax compliance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for direct, partnership, and foreign transaction taxes, while enhanci...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Explore opportunities to enhance workforce analytics by developing robust data models and processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate, secure, and accessible HR data while utilizing Microso...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Innovate workforce analytics by developing data models and tools that improve HR processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and streamline reporting solutions using Mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving workforce analytics forward by developing efficient data models and tools that enhance HR's analytical capabilities, ensure data quality, and streamline reporting processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in workforce analytics, developing and enhancing data models and tools to optimize HR data management and analytics capabilities across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing treasury activities, optimizing cash flow, and providing leadership to finance teams, while enhancing financial controls and driving business results acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of chargeback processes by leveraging your analytical expertise and collaboration skills. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing financial operations within the pharmaceutical indu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful financial insights and reporting solutions, influencing key business decisions and advancing analytics through collaboration, technology, and best practices across varying stakeholders...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic financial leadership and insights to enhance operational performance across manufacturing facilities, driving continuous improvement and value creation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.