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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$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing revenue performance and driving insights. This role involves developing dashboards, monitoring trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in financial planning and analysis, driving impactful insights and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Compensation Analyst, driving competitive compensation strategies and collaborating with HR partners to enhance talent retention and equity across the organization. Your analy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $98K *

Analyze data to enhance customer communications and operational workflows. Serve as a bridge between stakeholders and technology partners, ensuring data integrity and driving continuous improvement in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $92K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in financial reporting, collaborating across teams to deliver insights and enhance processes. This role offers visibility with leadership and the chance to drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K *

Lead and shape the future of our Business Analyst function, driving excellence in requirements gathering and delivery while managing a talented team. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-qual...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a Director, leveraging insights and expertise to guide clients in navigating complex SaaS negotiations and market trends, while driving impactful strategies that enhance busin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of marketing strategies by transforming data into actionable insights. As a Data Analyst III, you'll lead data analysis efforts, collaborate with teams, and drive decision-making thro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive HRIS optimization by analyzing data, enhancing systems, and delivering insights. Collaborate with HR and IT to support integrations and improve processes, leveraging Oracle HCM Cloud and data an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving financial insights and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring informed decision-making and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $179K *

Optimize financial strategies and reporting in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving effective spe...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $143K *

Contribute to day-to-day accounting and payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, cash management, and audit coordination while leading a team to enhance internal co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Transform operational efficiency by serving as a strategic partner between Field Operations and technology teams. Drive initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve technician productivity, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $105K *

Optimize HR transformation initiatives by leveraging data analytics and strategic insights to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and culture. Collaborate with HR leaders to dri...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $146K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by supporting gross margin management, profitability analysis, and financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to drive data accuracy and insights that foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$53K - $108K *

Play a key role in optimizing billing operations by performing AR tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in invoicing, and supporting both internal and external audits while mentoring junior team mem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$53K - $108K *

Pioneer efficient billing processes by managing contract setups, audits, and reconciliations in a dynamic accounting environment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in financial analysis and strategic planning. Collaborate with leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and compliance within the healthcare sector, providing data-dr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by supporting vital executive compensation programs. This role demands analytical acumen and strong communication skills as you navigate reporting, benchmarking, and compliance t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $99K *

Join us to lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing processes and team development. Drive operational excellence and risk mitigation in a dynamic environment, supporti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by supporting financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance reporting efficiency and drive insights th...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $138K *

Join us to analyze and ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for clean energy projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, support corrective actions, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by leading pension, payroll, and HRIS programs across North America. Drive strategy, enhance employee experience, and develop a high-performing team while ensurin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing core banking platforms through programming, support, and system maintenance. Utilize your expertise to enhance operational efficiency, ensure data integrity...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $188K *

Transform the North America payroll landscape by leading end-to-end payroll functions, driving process improvements, and fostering a high-performing team within a collaborative global environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.