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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Optimize payroll operations by guiding clients through process analysis, technology solutions, and team leadership. Drive growth and transformation while enhancing client relationships and delivering...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Join a team that's transforming payroll operations by guiding clients through process improvements and technology solutions. Leverage your leadership skills to drive growth and enhance client relation...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Drive strategic growth and transformation in payroll operations by guiding clients through process analysis, technology solutions, and team leadership, while enhancing operational effectiveness and cl...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Optimize client payroll processes by leading teams, advising on technology solutions, and driving transformation initiatives. Leverage expertise in payroll operations to enhance efficiency and support...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Unlock potential by leading strategy and transformation in payroll operations. Guide clients through process improvements, technology solutions, and team management while driving growth and enhancing...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Join a team that's redefining payroll operations by guiding clients through process improvements and technology solutions. Leverage your leadership skills to drive transformation and enhance client re...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Join a team that's redefining payroll operations by guiding clients through process analysis, technology integration, and team leadership. Leverage your expertise to enhance client experiences and dri...
3 days ago
Payroll Strategy and Operate Manager
$134K - $265K *
Transform payroll operations by guiding clients through process analysis, technology solutions, and team leadership. Drive growth and innovation while managing projects and enhancing client relationsh...
3 days ago
Sr Principal Program Cost Control Analyst
$117K - $176K *
Shape the future of program control by providing financial analysis and administrative support. Collaborate with managers and technical teams to implement Earned Value Management principles and enhanc...
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Principal Program Cost Control Analyst
$94K - $141K *
Analyze financial data and support program management by preparing budgets, schedules, and reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with cost control guidelines and assist in audits, enhan...
3 weeks ago
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
$111K - $131K *
Unlock potential by leading financial analyses and modeling to support workforce planning and collective bargaining initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders acros...
1 week ago
Director, Payroll Programs & Special Projects
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in overseeing payroll operations for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance and precision across multiple specialized units. Drive strategic initiatives and manage complex data syste...
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Director, Payroll Programs & Special Projects
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in overseeing payroll operations for thousands of employees, ensuring compliance and precision across multiple specialized units. Drive strategic initiatives and manage complex data sy...
3 days ago
$65K - $98K *
Discover opportunities to enhance quality assurance processes by leading audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in missio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$65K - $98K *
Join a dynamic team as a Mission Assurance Analyst, focusing on quality assurance through audits, data analysis, and First Article Inspections. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes and en...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $93K *
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. Collaborate with departments to maintain payroll integrity and provide expert guidance. Drive improvements in payroll system...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Analyze customer accounts to optimize cash flow, ensure timely payments, and resolve discrepancies while supporting cross-functional partners to foster strong relationships and minimize financial risk...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by transforming HR data into actionable insights and enhancing reporting strategies. Collaborate with leadership on system design and support HR digital initiatives, driving improveme...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $110K *
Deliver strategic leadership and operational oversight to enhance decision-making processes within the Veterans Health Administration's EHRM, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across...
1 week ago
$72K - $121K *
Join us to deliver comprehensive income tax compliance services for insurance and holding companies. You'll manage tax filings, audits, and technology initiatives, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Architect comprehensive payroll and benefits strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead payroll processing and benefits administration while mentoring a dedicated team to enhance employee sa...
1 week ago
Senior Tax Analyst, SALT Planning
$103K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to apply your expertise in state and local tax analysis, supporting audits, tax planning, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and ensu...
1 week ago
Senior Tax Analyst, SALT Planning
$103K - $115K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on state and local tax strategies. Leverage your expertise to navigate audits, implement planning, and drive compliance while collaborating with key...
1 week ago
Senior Tax Analyst, SALT Planning
$103K - $115K *
Engage in state and local tax analysis, audits, and planning to optimize tax strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and identify opportunities, while staying updated on tax developmen...
1 week ago
Payroll Tax Manager (North America)
$92K - $160K *
Shape the future of payroll tax compliance by leading multi-state operations, ensuring accuracy in filings, and driving process improvements while collaborating with internal teams and external vendor...
5 days ago
What does a Payroll Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.