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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$77K - $102K *

Champion financial excellence by supporting diverse programs in a high-growth division. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring str...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll for prevailing wage projects. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining compliance, and collaborating across departments to resolve d...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by ensuring high-quality master data drives efficient operations and accurate reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance data governance and support product launches while maintai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize team performance by leading projects, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Oversee operations, manage resources, and ensure quality standards while mentoring staff to achieve stra...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of tax compliance and reporting by leveraging your expertise in federal, state, and international tax laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing federal, state, and international tax compliance, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions and develop efficien...

Beachwood, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $190K *

Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K *

Elevate your analytical skills by producing insights and reports that drive strategic media decisions. Collaborate with teams to optimize client investments through data-driven narratives and ensure a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine health benefit financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver insights for employer clients, utilizing advanced data analysis to enhance client decision-making a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the evolution of the Oracle EPM Cloud planning platform, translating business needs into actionable insights and automations. Manage a small team while ensuring data integrity and supporting F...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $140K *

Champion financial excellence by leading revenue forecasting and reporting processes, collaborating across departments to drive insights and identify trends within large data sets, ensuring compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis for a dynamic energy infrastructure leader. Collaborate with senior leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $138K *

Shape the future of financial planning and analysis by driving insights, enhancing reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making across multiple functions and geographies in a dynamic environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $138K *

Play a key role in strategic financial planning by conducting complex analyses, developing financial models, and collaborating with leadership to drive informed decision-making and optimize resource a...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial insights and reporting by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with teams to design metrics, create visualizations, and enhance business performance through...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $110K *

Reimagine the future of data analytics by collaborating across teams, leveraging insights, and driving decisions that align with strategic leadership goals to enhance performance and deliver results e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize ServiceNow HR processes by analyzing requirements, coordinating enhancements, and ensuring compliance, while building relationships across teams to elevate employee data management and improv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K *

Drive sales success by supporting territory growth through proactive outreach, relationship building, and collaboration with internal teams. Enhance client service and contribute to strategic initiati...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy by conducting in-depth analyses and partnering with leadership to drive performance improvements and strategic decisions, ensuring the company meets its profitabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales support and client engagement in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with specialists to enhance relationships and achieve territory goals while gaining valuab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive strategic financial decisions through advanced analytics and business partnership. Influence senior-level decision-making and enhance business performance with actionable insi...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $93K *

Shape the future of financial planning by managing budget processes and analyses, collaborating with departments to enhance fiscal operations, and utilizing data systems for informed decision-making t...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and management reports while collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate accounting pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $117K *

Innovate data analysis processes to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while maintaining compliance with healthcare...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.