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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$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...

4 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...

Yesterday

  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving process improvements. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance governance and operational efficienc...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee multi-state sales tax compliance and assist treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Work directly with leadership while engaging broadly in financ...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $108K *

Shape the future of business development by driving revenue growth and client engagement in fixed income markets. Collaborate with experts to innovate services and enhance market presence, ensuring al...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $98K *

Elevate your career by managing key contracts with diverse commercial and military clients. Leverage your skills in administration, analysis, and customer service to ensure successful contract fulfill...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $117K *

Unlock potential by delivering financial insights and analysis to support Operations Finance across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in accounting practices while ma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering financial insights and support across multiple manufacturing facilities. Leverage your analytical skills to drive performance improvements and assist in mont...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Engage in financial analysis and reporting to support Operations Finance across multiple manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights, manage month-end close, and assist i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Empower your career by providing financial analysis and support to Operations Finance. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple manufacturing facilities to drive performance insights and ensure c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights and support operations. Utilize analytical skills to enhance performance and compliance across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensur...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by analyzing and supporting operations across multiple manufacturing facilities. Leverage your accounting expertise to provide insights, manage month-en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing financial analysis and planning support for the Products Pipelines business unit, focusing on performance tracking, reporting, and market analysis to drive op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform institutional data analysis by coordinating reporting, ensuring data quality, and supporting decision-making across research activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data-driven...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with analytical expertise in compensation programs, enhancing processes and policies to attract talent while ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity. Collaborate with HR...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $154K *

Optimize program operations by providing analytical and administrative support, tracking project deliverables, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance across various federal infrastructure...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Transform financial processes by supporting IPT Leadership and Finance teams. Manage funding actions, ensure accurate reporting, and create insightful dashboards to drive informed decision-making acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engineer strategic initiatives as a Program Analyst, supporting leadership through data analysis, workflow management, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.