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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$81K - $115K *
Deliver actionable insights through robust liquidity analytics and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing operational ris...
4 days ago
Navy Financial Analyst - (Navy Yard - Washington, D.C. *Hybrid)
$80K - $95K *
Transform financial operations by analyzing budgets, supporting program offices, and ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Collaborate with leadership to optimize funding strategies and enhance finan...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Empower program efficiency by managing budgets and cost estimations. Collaborate with functional teams to develop financial documents and analyses that guide decision-making and enhance project execut...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager - HRIS & Payroll
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading HRIS and payroll strategies to optimize tech solutions, ensuring security and efficiency while enhancing employee experiences across multiple regions through data-driven in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$82K - $124K *
Optimize accounts payable operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Drive efficiency through technology, manage vendor relations, and support month-end close activiti...
6 days ago
Financial Analyst - Fort McKay, Head Office
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, leading cost accounting and ensuring timely financial reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance systems and support audits while drivin...
1 week ago
Analyst, Strategic Finance & Planning
$95K - $110K *
Join a dynamic Finance team to enhance financial performance through real-time monitoring, reporting, and strategic planning. Collaborate across business segments to drive insights, support M&A evalua...
2 weeks ago
Revenue and Operations Accounting Analyst
$69K - $158K *
Drive your career with a role that enhances financial operations through expert revenue recognition, compliance, and analytics. Collaborate with senior leaders while leveraging emerging technologies t...
Reposted 2 days ago
$85K - $105K *
Support financial excellence by leading month-end close processes and driving insights for operational performance. Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure accurate reporting and identify...
2 weeks ago
Senior Analyst IT Corporate Products
$100K - $128K *
Pioneer innovative SAP solutions by designing and configuring systems to meet business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and ensure seamless integration, driving...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst IT Corporate Products
$100K - $128K *
Contribute to the design and configuration of SAP systems, ensuring alignment with business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SAP functionality and support testing processes fo...
1 week ago
$86K - $129K *
Lead complex financial analyses and present insights to management. Collaborate with teams across finance disciplines, driving strategic planning and forecasting while mentoring junior staff to enhanc...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Shape your career by optimizing Workday solutions across Benefits, Compensation, and Reporting. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous im...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape financial strategies by leading cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting efforts. Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate project financials and drive process improvements within t...
3 days ago
Senior Finance & Accounting Analyst
$77K - $106K *
Analyze and present financial data to inform management decisions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, resolve customer issues, and maintain accurate billing within transmission services thro...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$78K - $114K *
Transform compensation strategies by analyzing data, managing programs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with HR to evaluate job classifications and market alignment, while supporting talent reten...
2 weeks ago
SAP HCM and SuccessFactors Programmer Analyst, Expert
$128K - $173K *
Deliver innovative solutions by designing, developing, and integrating SAP HCM and BTP applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet evolving HR and Payroll needs while ensuring high standards...
Reposted 1 week ago
$89K - $95K *
Drive data excellence by overseeing ETL workflows, enhancing sales data models, and delivering impactful business intelligence solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and support...
1 week ago
$93K - $101K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing eCommerce operations through advanced analytics, and driving performance improvements across fulfillment and logis...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead data integrity initiatives by analyzing compliance issues, enhancing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence and improve data quality across systems and oper...
1 week ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Fleet
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to fleet efficiency by maximizing asset utilization, managing national accounts, and driving data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial performance and operat...
6 days ago
Workday Financial Planning Analyst
$80K - $85K *
Champion innovative financial planning by architecting and maintaining dynamic Workday systems that empower institutional budgeting and forecasting across the organization. Collaborate with leaders to...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform data integrity and compliance processes by leveraging your expertise in interchange, analytics, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and resolve co...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leveraging data analytics and compliance expertise to enhance payment systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and implement solutions that drive data integrity...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining pricing strategies for U.S. Government proposals. Lead cost proposal development, ensure compliance, and collaborate across departments to drive competitive pricing initi...
2 weeks ago
What does a Payroll Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.