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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$140K - $210K *

Champion successful implementations of Workday HR solutions for healthcare clients, leveraging industry expertise and collaborative teamwork to exceed customer expectations and promote leading practic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Join a team that ensures successful Workday HR solution implementations for healthcare clients by leveraging industry expertise and innovative practices. Collaborate effectively to deliver tailored so...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading successful Workday solutions implementations for healthcare clients. Collaborate across teams while utilizing your expertise to ensure effective deployment, maintain indust...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $210K *

Join a team that's dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare HR solutions through the successful implementation of Workday. Leverage your expertise in consulting and Payroll systems to drive innovation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $169K *

Shape compensation strategies by leading and optimizing the annual merit and bonus cycles while driving collaboration across teams and enhancing operational efficiencies within the HR Business Partner...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $169K *

Analyze and lead compensation deliverables, streamline processes, and enhance team efficiency in compensation management while partnering closely with HRBPs and leadership to drive accurate, timely ou...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $169K *

Join a team that leads compensation strategies, ensuring timely completion of merit cycles, bonuses, and sales plans while driving modernization and simplification of compensation processes...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $93K *

Drive optimization and functionality of the Workday platform by collaborating with teams to enhance processes, manage system upgrades, and resolve issues across HCM, Finance, and Student modules, ensu...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $105K *

Optimize financial reporting and analysis for metal spend by collaborating with stakeholders, forecasting costs, and ensuring data accuracy to support direct materials planning and costing activities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving financial analysis and reporting. Take ownership of forecasting metal costs and manage month-end variance analysis to ensure effective direct materials planning f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving financial strategy through analysis, modeling, and reporting. Collaborate with leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring financial goals...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to optimize procurement processes, enhance supplier performance, and support strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple business functions to drive co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing senior-level program analysis and support to government leadership. Drive data analysis and decision-making, while managing complex projects and delivering actionable ins...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $115K *

Empower talent management strategies by leveraging data insights and analytics. This role supports project management and performance reporting, working with cross-functional teams to enhance decision...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $115K *

Transform talent management with analytical expertise. Drive performance initiatives, leverage data insights, and collaborate across teams to enhance succession planning and reporting. Your contributi...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of gas distribution technology through innovative application support, system assessment, and collaborative problem-solving to meet vital business needs in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $161K *

Champion progress at critical national security projects by leading financial analysis, budget execution, and reporting initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of defense technology programs and reso...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $161K *

Contribute to financial management by overseeing R&D budget execution, tracking, and reporting. Ensure compliance with DoD policies, prepare key documentation, and provide analytical insights to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Execute advanced accounting analyses to support financial integrity, oversee month-end close activities, manage multi-departmental budgeting, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and collaboration while supporting strategic decision-making in a critical intelligence environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead comprehensive systems analysis and design for terminal operations, collaborating with multi-departmental teams to ensure optimal performance and integration of technology solutions for a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$60K - $100K *

Bring your expertise to our Global Financial Control team, overseeing CCAR Testing and Governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance documentation, testing processes, and ensure compliance, sig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $187K *

Optimize and innovate financial performance in cloud infrastructure, driving efficiency and strategic decision-making through advanced cost modeling and analysis. Your expertise will enhance CapEx and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $181K *

Transform financial insight by delivering top-tier analysis in management reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning for global investment management operations, while collaborating with executive l...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $101K *

Support the development and communication of compensation policies, ensuring competitive pay practices and compliance across the organization. Collaborate with management to provide training and analy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.