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 - $128K *

Transform budgetary processes by leading complex analyses and guiding teams. Engage with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with fiscal regulations, impacting...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by transforming financial insights into strategic business decisions. Collaborate across departments to analyze performance, develop forecasts, and drive profitability while influenci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial planning and analysis efforts to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis to support strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting, while gaining broad exposure to fina...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career as you optimize our ERP platform, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance financial processes, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable business value through innovative solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $225K *

Join a team that delivers market insights through robust economic research and analysis to inform strategic decisions for clients. Engage with varied stakeholders and contribute to impactful financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $214K *

Redefine payroll technology leadership by driving strategy, enhancing application ecosystems, and fostering high-performing teams to ensure operational excellence and innovative solutions in payroll m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in supervising payroll funding and certification processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing daily workflows and team performance in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

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

$83K *

Unlock your potential by supporting SOX compliance and audit coordination in a dynamic digital streaming environment. Collaborate on month-end close activities and enhance internal controls while driv...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your career by delivering insightful analyses to enhance operational strategies across various departments. Collaborate with teams to drive efficient reporting, budgeting processes, and strat...

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

$103K - $140K *

Drive payroll operations for a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and team leadership. Oversee complex payroll processes, tax activities, and system implementations while collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic payroll team in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across multiple states and entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with HR and Finance for se...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Empower our payroll team to deliver accurate and compliant multi-state payroll operations while leading process improvements and partnerships with key stakeholders to meet business objectives and enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations across a multi-state organization. Ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing while coaching a team, managing complex issues, and collaborating with HR and fin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across diverse employee populations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Manage a dedicated team while implementing process improvements and supporting multi-state p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Transform payroll operations by leading diverse teams, overseeing compliance, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payroll delivery for a multi-state organization, while collaborating across funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality payroll services by leading complex payroll operations and mentoring a skilled team. Drive compliance, manage implementations, and partner with key stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead payroll operations across a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee team performance, manage payroll implementations, and collaborate with HR and finance to enhance pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $265K *

Drive transformation by guiding clients through payroll process analysis, leveraging technology and automation. Lead teams, manage projects, and enhance client relationships to foster growth and opera...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Empower clients by analyzing payroll processes, identifying solutions, and leveraging technology to enhance operations. Lead teams, manage projects, and drive growth while ensuring high-quality delive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Empower clients by analyzing payroll processes, identifying solutions, and leveraging technology to enhance operations. Lead teams, manage projects, and drive growth while ensuring high-quality delive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic payroll transformations, guiding clients through process improvements, and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Shape the future of payroll operations by leading strategic initiatives, guiding clients through process improvements, and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Optimize payroll operations by guiding clients through process analysis, technology solutions, and team leadership. Drive growth and transformation while leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll operations by guiding clients through process improvements and technology enhancements. Leverage your leadership skills to drive growth and deliver innovative s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.