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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$70K - $112K *

Support HR initiatives by maintaining systems, ensuring data integrity, and analyzing reports. Collaborate on process improvements and system upgrades, while delivering exceptional service and analyti...

Today

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

$70K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing HR systems, ensuring data integrity, and driving process improvements. Collaborate on system upgrades and provide analytical support to meet strategic HR goal...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Discover a pivotal role in financial analysis, driving insights and supporting leadership through data-driven decisions. Collaborate across departments to enhance profitability and operational efficie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leveraging your expertise in workforce planning and expense analysis. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance, enhance processes, and support compreh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $93K *

Champion payroll tax compliance through detailed validations, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Collaborate across teams and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency while ensuring adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $152K *

Empower our data-driven decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll enhance regulatory reporting and data quality while mentoring analysts a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $113K *

Transform security operations by developing and administering comprehensive programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while fostering strong relationships with st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $142K *

Join us to drive impactful HRIS projects, leveraging Workday expertise to enhance global HR operations. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement best practices, and ensure data integrity while champio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Drive enterprise risk management initiatives by consolidating risk data, enhancing reporting, and supporting governance. Collaborate across teams to improve risk visibility and decision-making, ensuri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate business operations by bridging technology and trading needs, enhancing user satisfaction and driving digital transformation initiatives while effectively managing multiple projects in a dynam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic financial analyst role, driving budgeting, forecasting, and insightful decision-making across teams to support strategic objectives and enhance business performance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $130K *

Shape the future of regulatory accounting as a principal advisor, leading complex audits and regulatory filings. Provide strategic guidance and enhance governance, ensuring data integrity and complian...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $123K *

Elevate your career by managing HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, while fostering effective relationships across departments. This role offers a chance to enhance operational efficie...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial strategy and analysis for IT investments, ensuring effective budget formulation and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and support agency-wide fin...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics tools and develop visualizations that support operational awa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial excellence by driving capital planning and operational analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and support innovative healthcare delivery, ensuring optimal perfo...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion financial excellence by delivering accurate analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and collaborating with teams to drive strategic decisions and shareholder value in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive process improvements and automation in Middle Office operations, overseeing P&L, valuations, and risk management across commodity trading. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scal...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential as a Business Analyst, driving agile software development and business transformation. Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements, manage projects, and ensure quality outcomes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $100K *

Advance your career by managing payroll operations for a thriving community. Oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a supportive, dynamic environment focuse...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of transportation pricing structures, harnessing data-driven insights to enhance profitability and support strategic growth initiatives across the US Marketplace for diverse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving financial analysis and operational reporting, collaborating with leadership to optimize business decisions, and developing tools for effective management. This role require...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving investment success by engaging in financial analysis, business diligence, and industry research. Contribute to the full investment lifecycle with meaningful responsibilities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial insights and decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring strategic alignment an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.