Welcome to the Payroll Analyst Job Category

A Payroll Analyst is a specialized type of Financial Analyst. They work in businesses of all sizes, managing their employer's payroll. With roles varying from preparing reports for accounting purposes, calculating and processing payments, and working on new payroll policies.

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Payroll Analysts can benefit from having skills like Financial analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing. Discover updated high paying job listings and exclusive access to jobs from top tier companies nationwide.

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$90K - $130K *

Transform the Revenue Operations landscape by driving analytics initiatives, optimizing reporting strategies, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful business insights and automation in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $103K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in accounting practices, supporting month-end close activities and reconciliations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy and compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Take ownership of financial operations and reporting for high-growth software businesses. Collaborate with finance and operational teams to drive value, support M&A integration, and enhance decision-m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Support key financial processes through detailed analysis, reporting, and modeling. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking initiatives to enhance business decision-making and optimize f...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $141K *

Lead regulatory compliance initiatives and audits while managing crucial interactions with government agencies. Develop training and procedures to enhance pricing practices and compliance awareness ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $141K *

Join a team that's committed to regulatory compliance excellence. As a Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst, you'll interface with key audit agencies, develop training initiatives, and enhance comp...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $141K *

Join a team that's enhancing compliance standards in pricing and estimating. You'll lead audits, develop procedures, and implement training programs to ensure regulatory adherence while collaborating...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $139K *

Drive secure and compliant Workday security configurations across HCM modules. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute solutions, support audits, and enhance internal controls while managing security...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team focused on advanced analytics to optimize media spending. Leverage sophisticated modeling techniques, foster collaborations, and drive analytic innovations to impact client strategies. You...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$67K - $93K *

Grow your career with a role supporting IT systems, analyzing requirements, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with teams on design specifications and training, contributing to technology exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing business processes and automation through strategic project management, combining analytical skills with a proactive delivery mindset to drive efficiency and fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $132K *

Contribute to building a robust global payroll and equity system. This role involves defining processes across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with Finance and People Ops in a fa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Empower cybersecurity modernization by driving data analytics and insights. Collaborate with architects and engineers to enhance threat detection and enforcement of Zero Trust policies within mission...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Unlock potential as you lead the design and management of core HRIS systems, driving HR strategy, enhancing automation, and improving the employee experience through data integrity and innovative solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion financial clarity and operational excellence as you lead accounting processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide insightful financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive impactful financial analysis and project management for energy initiatives, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while supporting key stakeholders in delivering on innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing a broad spectrum of security operations, ensuring compliance and providing expert support across personnel, physical, and information security functions i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your finance career by driving analytic excellence in a dynamic FP&A team, overseeing consolidation and analysis of financial data, and delivering strategic insights that enhance decision-maki...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Elevate financial analysis capabilities by leading the Americas FP&A team, driving accuracy in consolidation, delivering clear insights for executive decisions, and enhancing planning processes in a f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Champion the management and configuration of Workday Benefits, ensuring system integrity, compliance, and smooth operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and drive improve...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Lead the development of competitive compensation programs globally, ensuring alignment with company culture and market standards. Collaborate across departments to enhance pay-for-performance initiati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $94K *

Manage insurance and reinsurance accounts, ensuring accurate processing of contracts, claims, and cash flow. Support underwriting activities while maintaining compliance and effective communication wi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Reimagine the future of energy funding as you manage financial portfolios and analyze project risks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations to support government initiatives and inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by partnering with leadership to drive business success. Leverage analytics to support organizational growth in a fast-paced SAAS environment whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $85K *

Lead payroll operations and enhance processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for all employees, while collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity and improve operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    A Payroll Analyst manages an employer's payroll, prepares reports for accounting purposes, calculates and processes payments, and works on new payroll policies.

  • What skills do I need to be a Payroll Analyst?question toggle

    Key skills for a Payroll Analyst include Financial Analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing.

  • Can I find high paying Payroll Analyst jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders provides access to jobs paying $100K and up, including roles as a Payroll Analyst.