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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$69K - $99K *

Drive accurate payroll processes by analyzing and enhancing remittance and benefits strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, deliver timely reporting, and identify opportunities...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Join us in optimizing payroll processes as a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst. You'll enhance Workday functionality, lead system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effici...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Elevate payroll processes by managing Workday configurations and driving improvements. Collaborate with HR and Accounting to enhance system functionality, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leadin...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing payroll systems in Workday. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that ele...

3 weeks ago

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

$121K *

Unlock potential by providing analytical support for compensation programs, including salary planning, market pricing, and M&A activities. Collaborate with HR to drive data-driven decisions and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $122K *

Grow your career with a dynamic finance team, driving financial analysis and strategic insights to support decision-making in a complex healthcare environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $96K *

Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating across teams. This role demands attention to detail and problem-solving skills to navigate complex payroll ch...

6 days ago

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

$64K - $154K *

Advance financial analysis and reporting for complex programs, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $136K *

Lead the Total Rewards operational strategy, driving innovation and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and deliver insightful analytics for strategic deci...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $156K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions by conducting complex assessments, leading audits, and advising on fiscal matters to enhance business performance and drive growth across regions an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program execution through detailed analysis and collaboration. Leverage your finance expertise to manage schedules, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP payroll support, ensuring seamless integration, and driving enhancements aligned with business requirements and best practices for optimal operational efficiency...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$116K - $147K *

Elevate your career by managing complex Payroll integrations and system designs. Oversee SDLC modifications, ensure documentation aligns with functional needs, and drive improvements in Workday Payrol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $147K *

Optimize system performance by leading Payroll integration projects, ensuring alignment with user needs and organizational architecture. Manage complex issues and deliver solutions that enhance busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $147K *

Unlock the potential of complex systems as you lead Payroll integrations, ensuring seamless operations and optimal design. Manage projects, approve documentation, and drive improvements in Workday Pay...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $130K *

Champion payroll transformation by optimizing Workday systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through innovative solutions and strategic collaboration across departments...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of payroll systems by managing Workday configurations, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance payroll capabilities and implement scalable...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Drive payroll excellence by owning Workday systems, leading improvements, and ensuring compliance through expert configuration and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex challenges into sca...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $105K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining impactful reports and dashboards. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting, transforming ra...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $130K *

Transform payroll and employment tax operations by ensuring compliance and accuracy across jurisdictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support the growth of innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $120K *

Collaborate with Finance teams to design and configure Workday Financial solutions, supporting overall platform functionality. Drive effective data management and quality assurance processes in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$77K - $132K *

Unlock advanced payroll processing expertise while ensuring compliance and accuracy across U.S. and Canadian payrolls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and mentor peer...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative IT solutions by managing system configurations, evaluating current technologies, and planning upgrades to enhance performance and scalability. Collaborate with teams to ensure syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic FP&A team in a profitable SaaS company, where you will engage deeply in financial operations, analysis, and automation using AI tools to influence strategic decis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial analysis and forecasting by leading data-driven insights and business partnering. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance financial planning, reporting, and process efficiency, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.