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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$90K - $110K *

Reimagine payroll leadership in a dynamic, multi-jurisdiction environment. Drive compliance, governance, and operational excellence while fostering team development and continuous improvement to suppo...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

The Compliance Analyst at Palantir will work within the Security Compliance team to manage and navigate various compliance frameworks while ensuring the company's control environment is well understoo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the financial reporting process by leading accounting activities, resolving complex issues, and enhancing team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial statemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead day-to-day accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with management to resolve complex issues, enhance processes, and support audits while mentoring team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our Corporate Financial Accounting team, where you'll lead complex accounting activities, ensure compliance with GAAP, and enhance financial reporting processes while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on financial accuracy and reporting. In this role, you'll lead accounting activities, resolve complex issues, and enhance processes while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $113K *

Lead advanced financial analysis and modeling of sales compensation programs, delivering insights to enhance business performance and support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful insights as a Data Analyst, collaborating across teams to transform complex data into strategic actions that enhance customer value and business performance. This hybrid role fosters a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join our team as a Business Analyst, where you'll lead requirements gathering, collaborate on solution design, and drive process improvements in a dynamic Capital Markets environment. Your expertise w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $239K *

Lead the charge in managing budgeting activities and financial reporting for a dynamic team. Collaborate across functions to ensure data integrity, support executive reviews, and drive strategic decis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead financial planning and analysis for a multi-site real estate portfolio, delivering insights and recommendations to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies across the organization...

Hoffman Estates, ILRemote

2 days ago

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

$122K - $160K *

Drive quality excellence by managing audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction while advocating f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring sales compensation accuracy and integrity. You'll support deal desk operations and provide analytical insights, making a significant impact on revenue processe...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Help us drive impactful workforce decisions by leveraging your compensation consulting expertise. You'll manage projects, develop client-ready deliverables, and guide teams while navigating complex da...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead and optimize the accounts payable function, managing a skilled group in a dynamic environment while enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance in all financial operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $151K *

Lead the charge in financial forecasting and strategic analysis, driving insights for regulatory filings and business strategies. Manage staff while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting exe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading financial analysis to drive strategic initiatives and support decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial operations, deliver insights, and manage c...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial excellence by supporting diverse Finance & Accounting functions. Drive insights through analysis, financial planning, and reporting to enhance business performance while implementin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving financial transformation and delivering insights through advanced modeling and analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational performance and support strateg...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Empower business success by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, gather requirements, and implement IT solutions that align with strategic goals. Drive improvements in orde...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Innovate customer campaign strategies by analyzing performance data, identifying optimization opportunities, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive value for stakeholders and enhance marketplac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Transform data into actionable insights by analyzing large-scale cybersecurity datasets. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to enhance national security operations through effective data visualiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $125K *

Champion pricing accuracy and model integrity by building and maintaining financial models and validating key assumptions for effective deal structuring while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $118K *

Advance your career by analyzing financial risks and supporting actuarial reviews. Collaborate cross-functionally, utilize actuarial models, and drive product evaluations to contribute to the organiza...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

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.