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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$88K - $105K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance market process automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain consistent standards in govern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Take ownership of financial insights and forecasting across multiple markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic go...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll manage payroll tax processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating across HR, Finance, and Tax departments to enhance payroll tax efficie...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $99K *

Explore your potential as a Payroll Tax Specialist, enhancing payroll tax processes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple team...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $99K *

Drive compliance and operational excellence as you manage payroll tax processes. Collaborate with multiple teams, enhance controls, and resolve issues in a dynamic environment that supports a robust c...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $99K *

Analyze payroll tax processes to ensure compliance and efficiency while collaborating with various departments to drive improvements and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced and dynamic environment...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $99K *

Transform payroll tax compliance by leading processes, resolving issues, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple teams, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations while supporting col...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $99K *

Optimize payroll tax processes while ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. Engage with various business functions while...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join as a Program Analyst III, supporting program execution and data analysis within a federal CBRND initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, manage cost estimates, and facilitate...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion continuous improvement and support as a Workday HCM expert, driving system optimization, administration, and cross-functional partnerships for enhanced HR processes and seamless integrations...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Manage global payroll operations across 18 countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing while enhancing employee experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive payroll strategy, automation...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing critical financial analysis and reporting to enhance capital program decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improved cost visibility and foreca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $105K *

Empower communities by conducting vital statistical analyses to enhance health equity and access. Collaborate with diverse teams to expose disparities, using data-driven insights to inform and guide s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Strategize your career as a Senior Compensation Analyst, delivering advanced compensation solutions and consulting for key organizational initiatives while influencing HR practices to align with marke...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accuracy and integrity across multiple entities. Lead and mentor a team while enhancing vendor relationships and streamlining processes in a fast-pac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $108K *

Unlock potential by managing payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Foster partnerships with HR and Accounting to enhance employee experience while streamlining...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Drive strategic cash management initiatives, optimize liquidity, and support financial operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance treasury processes and controls...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Provide actionable financial insights and robust modeling to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into clear rec...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $133K *

Grow your career with a key finance role driving insights and analytics to enhance customer retention and business growth, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop analytical frameworks and reports to enhance operational insights, driving performance improvements within a federal and DoD-focused environment. Collaborate widely across teams for data valid...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$98K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of payroll management in a high-growth environment. You will oversee multi-state payroll, international processing, and collaborate closely with HR to ensure comp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of military operations by leveraging analytical skills to align the LE systems with strategic requirements, enhancing communication among Army leaders, COCOMs, and stakeholders for de...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of HR data by delivering actionable insights and enhancing reporting strategies. Collaborate with HRIS teams to transform systems and optimize analytics, while leading initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of customer communications by optimizing omni-channel outreach across email, direct mail, and SMS. Drive strategic initiatives and analytics to enhance engagement and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team to manage tax accounting, compliance, and reporting across various tax areas. Leverage tax technology and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and support audits whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.