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 - $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

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform operational insights into impactful data-driven decisions by partnering with cross-functional teams. Leverage advanced analytics to enhance customer outcomes and drive strategic improvements...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Elevate our data analytics capabilities by partnering with operations and customer support teams to deliver actionable insights, drive product improvements, and create self-service analytics that enha...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to drive operational excellence and enhance customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and foster a culture...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Transform data into actionable insights by partnering with operations and customer support teams. Lead high-impact analyses, create self-service analytics, and mentor teammates to enhance decision-mak...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving impactful financial insights and collaborating across departments to enhance decision-making and performance in a rapidly evolving retail env...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Support key personnel initiatives by providing administrative and clerical assistance, ensuring efficiency in operations related to military personnel and human resources. Help streamline processes an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of payroll management by ensuring timely, accurate process execution and compliance while leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency and service levels. Drive continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a comprehensive compliance team. Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, driving performance and continuous improvements while collaborating cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform business processes by collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, facilitating workshops, and delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic Agile environment...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Analyst, leveraging 7+ years of expertise in Mainframe and Payments. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and enhance business value through data analysi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights to enhance warehouse operations. Collaborate with leadership to implement tools, lead projects, and drive data-driven decision-making acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $115K *

Advance warehouse operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leadership to build dashboards, implement tools, and support data-driven decisions while leading projects a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$50K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project management and budget oversight. Collaborate with specialists to ensure program success, monitor progress, and prepare detailed cost estimates while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project management and budget oversight. Collaborate with specialists to monitor progress, develop cost estimates, and ensure effective program execution acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $116K *

Support project management by coordinating with specialists, monitoring progress, and preparing cost estimates to ensure effective budget management and compliance with federal regulations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$55K - $126K *

Optimize project management processes by coordinating with specialists, monitoring progress, and preparing cost estimates to ensure effective budget management and program execution across multiple lo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $116K *

Unlock potential by coordinating project management and budget oversight, ensuring effective communication among specialists. Monitor program progress and prepare detailed reports to support decision...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Transform financial insights into strategic narratives that drive corporate decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting processes and support investor relations, ensuring clarity...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team as you consolidate and analyze global paid media campaigns, ensuring data integrity while driving strategic insights for impactful marketing decisions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$152K - $160K *

Deliver comprehensive investment analytics and forecasting support to optimize a $20 billion portfolio, enhancing decision-making through advanced models while collaborating closely across teams to dr...

Reposted 4 days 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.