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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$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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  •   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

$132K - $217K *

Optimize financial planning and analysis for Wealth Management, driving insights that influence capital allocation and pricing. Lead complex initiatives, mentor colleagues, and communicate findings to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Elevate financial strategy by leveraging your expertise in analytics to drive insights that shape capital allocation, pricing, and growth decisions. Collaborate with senior leaders to transform comple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Drive financial analysis and strategic insights for Wealth Management, shaping capital allocation and pricing decisions. Lead complex initiatives, mentor colleagues, and communicate findings to senior...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Drive financial analysis and strategic insights for Wealth Management, shaping capital allocation and pricing decisions. Lead complex initiatives, mentor colleagues, and communicate findings to senior...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $102K *

Unlock potential by delivering tax compliance and advisory support to diverse clients, including high-net-worth individuals and trusts. Collaborate with a team to prepare filings and drive innovative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and enhancing automated reporting solutions. Collaborate across functions to improve financial processes, drive data integrity, and deliver actionable insights that op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $142K *

Unlock potential by driving Workday system design and support for Talent Management. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, implement solutions, and mentor others while managing multiple priorities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $142K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by analyzing and enhancing Workday functionality. Collaborate with teams to drive system design, support Talent Management, and mentor peers while managing multiple projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Transform and enhance HR systems by optimizing Workday modules, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that improve employee experience and drive continuous improvement across H...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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

$110K - $140K *

Advance strategic compensation initiatives by optimizing programs that attract, engage, and retain diverse talent. Collaborate with leadership and HR to ensure equitable pay structures and drive busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis in a rapidly growing tech environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive actionable insights, optimize processes, and support strategic initiatives that enha...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$65K - $98K *

Transform mission assurance by ensuring quality and reliability in the Sentinel Program. Collaborate with teams to assess performance, manage risks, and implement quality plans, driving success in aer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $110K *

Champion business analysis and quality assurance by defining requirements, creating workflows, and conducting testing in an Agile environment to enhance software development and user experience across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading payroll and benefits programs. Drive compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving strategic insights and decision-making across a dynamic, fast-paced SaaS organization while managing an offshore resource and collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise technology research. You'll analyze market trends, produce insights, and support strategic decisions in software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI, driv...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining our Finance team to drive strategic financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance and support executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $111K *

Drive the completion and accuracy of diverse accounting projects, ensuring compliance and effective financial reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and support audits while managing m...

2 days ago

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

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.