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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$79K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team to support executive compensation programs, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to analyze data, prepare materials, and enhance...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $172K *

Transform payroll operations across multiple countries by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while driving continuous improvement and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by shaping and executing innovative compensation strategies. Partner with teams to deliver competitive, transparent, and impactful programs driving employee engagement and performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $200K *

Optimize revenue performance through advanced analytics, data modeling, and forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and strategic decisions that enhance growth and opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform payroll tax operations by leveraging your expertise in compliance, reconciliations, and reporting. Support a high-volume environment during critical year-end processes across multiple jurisd...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by owning the receivables lifecycle for complex OEM accounts. Drive process improvements, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate across functions to resolve disputes and enhance c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by leading end-to-end processing, advanced analysis, and system optimizations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll systems and ensure operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll solutions by leading Workday Payroll implementations, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior consultants to enhance client efficiency and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide insights that enhance decision-making and support the financial health of the organiza...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...

Westminster, CORemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at payroll processing while overseeing complex tasks for a large organization. This role requires strong analysis, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure accurate and timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Transform HR operations by optimizing Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and compliance across multiple regions, ens...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $103K *

Join us to drive payroll excellence for 5,500 employees across the U.S. by managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes with a focus on continuous improvement and collabor...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Deliver impactful payroll solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, ensure compliance, and enhance the employee experi...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing insights to enhance strategic initiatives and improve performance across the organization. Collaborate with teams to supp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Optimize financial analysis processes to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with department managers to enhance budget planning and reporting accuracy, while driving improvements in data m...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $142K *

Lead the financial analysis and reconciliation of diverse revenue streams, ensuring accuracy in billing and compliance. Collaborate across departments, mentor staff, and enhance financial reporting pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Play a key role in enhancing HR efficiency through data analysis and project management. Drive initiatives that yield cost savings, develop forecasting models, and implement best practices to empower...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of total rewards by analyzing and optimizing compensation and benefits programs. Leverage your expertise to deliver insights, ensure compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction thro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence through innovative analysis and reporting. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to support budgets, rates, and overhead management, ensuring top-tier...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the employee experience as a Senior HR Generalist, supporting the full employee lifecycle. Collaborate with leaders to enhance HR practices, manage payroll, and foster a culture of trust and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in payroll accounting operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing, benefits reconciliation, and retirement plan administration while supporting seamless pay cycl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial performance by leveraging your FP&A expertise to drive insights and support strategic decisions across multiple business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance budgeting, forecast...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

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.