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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$98K - $128K *

Drive financial analysis and reporting for complex projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with management to develop strategies and provide expert guidance on budgeting and financial...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize SAP Finance processes, ensuring effective configuration, support, and continuous improvement in Record to Report, enhancing financial operations and...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll processes and systems. Drive a motivated team to ensure compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement while collaborating across departments to align pay...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics initiatives, collaborating with teams to develop reports and dashboards, and enhancing data quality to support healthcare objectives and dr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $117K *

Lead financial analysis for a high-growth business area, driving insights and process improvements. Collaborate across teams, influence planning cycles, and automate reporting to enhance operational e...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing payroll for a large construction workforce. Oversee compliance, reporting, and team leadership while ensuring accurate payroll processing and fostering collaboration...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in processing for a large construction workforce, while fostering collaboration across departments and enh...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Optimize payroll operations across diverse entities, ensuring compliance and accurate processing. Lead a team, drive technological advancements, and collaborate with finance and HR to meet organizatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving investment analysis and portfolio management. Collaborate on financial modeling, due diligence, and investment memos while monitoring property performance and supporting fi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $173K *

Unlock potential by synthesizing financial insights to drive strategic decisions across a global sales organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance multi-state payroll operations, driving compliance, process improvements, and technology integration across North America while maintaining accuracy and efficiency through a dedicated...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $130K *

Elevate your career by delivering precise financial reporting and accounting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance investment accounting practices and drive operational efficie...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $109K *

Elevate your career by implementing strategic projects that enhance patient care. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage projects, and analyze workflows to drive innovation in healthcare services acro...

Duncan, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Manage financial operations by analyzing budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Support senior leadership in executing financial strategies and maintaining a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $113K *

Develop your career by supporting critical missions as a Program Cost Control Analyst. You'll manage budgets, perform financial analyses, and ensure funding availability, all while collaborating with...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing global HR processes through expert Workday support. Leverage your HRIS knowledge to optimize system functionality, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming business needs into innovative Workday solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather, document, and implement requirements effectively, ensuring p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform business outcomes by analyzing requirements and delivering strategic solutions. Act as a liaison between business and IT, leveraging expertise in Oracle's platforms to drive project success...

San Ramon, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements and propose strategic solutions for Billing Modernization, ensuring successful project delivery and alignment with business needs. Act as a liaison and p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower a dynamic team as you analyze HR data needs, translate requirements, and drive innovative solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance data quality and support strategic initiatives in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by enhancing financial management for key programs, overseeing budgets, tracking expenditures, and providing strategic recommendations to support decision-making and compliance, all w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage global tax compliance and accounting processes, ensuring the accuracy of tax provision workpapers and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing pediatric clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance, and leading a skilled team. Your expertise will drive operational excellence and...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining financial strategies. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will lead R&D budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, impacting vital business decisions while collaborating wi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform data workflows by automating manual processes into scalable pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to design solutions that enhance decision-making through reliable data outputs and stream...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.