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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading personnel expense accounting and financial reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial data, while managing complex jou...

6 days ago

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

$62K - $103K *

Join a team that's transforming HR data into actionable insights. Leverage your analytical skills to design reports, identify trends, and support cross-functional projects that enhance employee experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation as a Business Analyst, driving transformation through analytical insights and collaboration. Engage with leaders to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and deliver next-gen...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $136K *

Lead financial analysis and strategic planning to support business decisions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance financial discipline, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements across the or...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and business strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex requirements into actionable solutions, enhancing processes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform business needs into actionable solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your analytical skills to drive project success in a fast-paced software environment, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform business insights into actionable strategies as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive technology solutions, ensuring alignment between bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Empower cross-functional teams by gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and driving process improvements to enhance decision-making and project outc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and strategy. Leverage your analytical skills to gather requirements, improve processes, and support decision-making in a fast-paced soft...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Empower business success by bridging needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into actionable insights, driving product development and process improvements i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by analyzing complex business requirements in financial services. Collaborate with application and engineering teams, drive data analysis, and support stakeholders to achieve project...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial services by collaborating on analytical use cases and requirements. Lead discussions with stakeholders, document findings, and ensure technical alignment for successful p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of HR and technology by leading HRIS transitions, managing system operations, and driving automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilitie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll operations across multiple campuses and remote employees. Oversee a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement payroll strategies while collaborating w...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive the design and implementation of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and excellent service. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and support open enrollment, while analyzing dat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Drive impactful financial reporting by analyzing key metrics and trends, ensuring accurate completion of reports. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support the organization's fin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $112K *

Join a team that's driving data-driven marketing decisions by managing audience data and technology platforms. Collaborate with media teams to optimize strategies and enhance client investments throug...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $188K *

Elevate payroll operations by leading North America’s end-to-end payroll delivery, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving transformation through technology and process improvements in collabor...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

The Senior Functional Analyst at Agile Defense will prepare and analyze functional specifications, develop process logic, and evaluate performance measures to support complex implementation efforts. T...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $121K *

Join a team that's transforming HR technology by leading analysis and delivery of innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee experiences and ensure alignment with enterpri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Unlock potential by partnering with HR and tech teams to drive HR technology initiatives, ensuring alignment across processes and delivering high-quality, people-centric solutions that enhance employe...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Elevate HR technology initiatives by partnering with stakeholders to analyze, document, and implement solutions that enhance employee experiences and align with business needs, ensuring high-quality o...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize workforce efficiency by analyzing real-time data to enhance staffing and service levels. Leverage your expertise in forecasting and data interpretation to drive operational excellence and imp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance financial analysis and reporting by collaborating across multiple departments, driving performance, and improving processes to support strategic decisions in our dynamic org...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial operations by providing expert budget analysis and tracking, ensuring compliance and efficiency in funding processes for a key government office. Collaborate with teams to support st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.