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.
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving tax efficiency in a dynamic environment. Engage in complex tax issues while e...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processes. Collaborate with administration to manage staff, audits, and reporting while implementing effective payro...
1 week ago
$106K - $118K *
Lead global liquidity management and banking operations, ensuring financial excellence and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complexities and drive impactful solutions in a...
2 weeks ago
$106K - $118K *
Unlock your potential as a Treasury Analyst, managing global liquidity and banking infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial excellence and support dynamic business ne...
2 weeks ago
Dayforce HCM Payroll Consultant
$90K - $110K *
Engage with clients to implement Dayforce HCM solutions, ensuring seamless payroll integration and compliance. Leverage your expertise to configure systems, provide training, and support clients throu...
4 days ago
$80K - $110K *
Join us to drive financial planning and analysis efforts, owning the complete financial cycle from budgeting to forecasting. Collaborate across departments to deliver insights that influence strategic...
3 weeks ago
Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager
$81K - $95K *
Engage in comprehensive payroll and accounts payable management, overseeing operations, staff development, and compliance. Drive process improvements while ensuring timely and accurate financial trans...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Drive operational excellence by managing finance processes, month-end close, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, support growth, and ensure accurate financial insights in a...
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$80K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as a Financial Analyst, driving pricing strategies and profitability analysis to support key business initiatives and enhance decision-making across the firm. Collaborate with te...
Yesterday
$80K - $100K *
Analyze financial data to drive pricing strategies and support business initiatives. Collaborate with teams to develop competitive proposals and conduct profitability analyses, ensuring informed decis...
Yesterday
$133K - $148K *
Lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, prioritizing complex data requirements across stakeholders. Build intelligent dashboards and analyze large datasets to deliver insight...
1 week ago
Principal Computer Systems Analyst
$108K - $130K *
Champion the lifecycle of classified information systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain system reliability and security while deliver...
Today
$80K - $90K *
Champion operational excellence in sales processes, leveraging AI tools and strategic insights to enhance enterprise account management and drive successful deal closures within a collaborative enviro...
1 week ago
Actuarial Analyst III (Government Programs Trend & AI)
$87K - $119K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare analytics by leveraging actuarial expertise and AI integration to drive innovative solutions and enhance decision-making in government programs...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Rebate Administration
$78K - $156K *
Empower your career by managing rebate programs, ensuring compliance, and driving revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to analyze data, provide insights, and enhance customer satisfaction in a dyn...
3 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Rebate Administration
$78K - $156K *
Optimize rebate administration processes by collaborating across teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely payments. Leverage analytical skills to support revenue growth and enhance customer s...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $117K *
Shape the future of tax strategy by overseeing compliance, accounting, and forecasting processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive innovation and enhance transparency in tax operations while m...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive financial insights and reporting for North America, enhancing profitability and efficiency through data analysis and strategic forecasting. Collaborate with diverse teams to support informed dec...
3 days ago
$84K - $119K *
Manage financial operations by overseeing budgets, analyzing expenditures, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to prepare financial plans and reports, driving efficiency and accuracy acros...
1 week ago
$117K - $139K *
Elevate data-driven decision-making by enhancing the actuarial sandbox datamart and automating analytical processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that sup...
2 days ago
$102K - $120K *
Shape the future of media analytics by delivering insights and reporting that drive client success. Collaborate across teams to enhance measurement frameworks and optimize marketing performance throug...
1 week ago
Data Analyst - Sales & Marketing Technology
$80K - $91K *
Innovate data solutions by developing and managing ETL processes, ensuring reliable data flow for sales and marketing operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and support cont...
1 week ago
Data Analyst - Sales & Marketing Technology
$80K - $91K *
Champion the development and management of ETL processes, ensuring reliable data flow for sales and marketing operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and support production e...
1 week ago
Data Analyst - Sales & Marketing Technology
$80K - $91K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales and marketing operations through robust ETL processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable data flow and support continuous improvement in...
1 week ago
Consultant(e) principal(e), Paie (Workday) - Capital humain, Operate
$72K - $138K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing payroll solutions through innovative Workday strategies. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance, enhance client services, and drive syste...
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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.