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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$81K - $122K *

Help us shape the future of national security by overseeing configuration and data management, ensuring compliance and excellence through proactive planning and coordination of engineering documentati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting and support strategic initiatives, ensuring compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$76K - $124K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of Senior Business Analysts, driving operational excellence, and ensuring effective communication across departments. This role focuses on mentoring, project mana...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $102K *

Drive financial planning and analysis for Mental Health Services, collaborating with leadership to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through data-driven insights and comprehensive rep...

Pembroke, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$73K - $103K *

Lead the charge in managing bank applications ensuring top availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance systems, and maintain compliance with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and transform data, creating impactful dashboards and insights. Collaborate with experts to solve complex challenges and enhance data-driven decision-making across the o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of payroll and benefits accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across global operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead the payroll and benefits accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance across global operations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline processes and support the Workd...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll and benefits accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across global operations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline processes and support system imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading payroll and benefits accounting in a dynamic, global organization. Drive process improvements, partner with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in implementing i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $104K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful talent solutions and enhance talent management programs, fostering employee growth and organizational success on a global scale. Opportunity to influe...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...

2 weeks ago

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

$127K - $137K *

Transform HR operations by conducting in-depth analyses and evaluations to enhance workforce management and program effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities a...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining our Finance team to provide critical financial analysis and insights, enhancing decision-making and resource allocation while ensuring data integrity in a dynamic, collabor...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $186K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable pipelines and reporting tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities and drive strategic decision-making across t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic financial leadership and performance insights for North America Data Center operations, influencing P&L management, investment strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by owning and enhancing the core financial model. Drive acquisition evaluations and integrate complex data to support leadership with actionable r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at our Financial Reporting team by preparing, analyzing, and ensuring compliance of financial statements and filings while collaborating with auditors and stakeholders in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a Senior Analyst role, supporting Total Fund Solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, analyze business needs, and enhance solution delivery through data insights and strategic...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations by providing financial insights, conducting analysis, and collaborating with clinical leaders to optimize performance. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$72K - $100K *

Architect data-driven insights as a Planning & Performance Business Analyst. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making across conferences through analytical rigor, operational reporting...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading complex sales compensation analysis and strategy. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance incentive programs, leveraging advanced analytics and au...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading complex sales compensation analysis and strategy. Collaborate with senior leaders to design and enhance incentive programs, leveraging advanced analytics to drive performan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $113K *

Join a team that's transforming data into impactful compensation strategies. As a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst, you'll lead complex analyses and collaborate with leaders to enhance incentive prog...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $113K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sales compensation initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics to drive performance and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with senior leaders to design and i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.