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 - $180K *

Innovate with data as a key analytical partner, transforming insights into actionable strategies across customer service, operations, and ecommerce to enhance performance and drive business success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $108K *

Optimize financial planning and analysis processes by providing insightful forecasts, supporting budget management, and fostering cross-functional relationships to enhance organizational financial per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive financial accuracy and compliance by leading forecasting processes, analyzing expenses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic goals and product launches in a dynamic...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $126K *

Drive SAP Basis operations across diverse environments, ensuring system performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to manage technical activities, support projects, and enhance infrastructure...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $104K *

Unlock operational efficiency by managing SAP master data for clean energy assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and streamline processes, ensuring optimal performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing application delivery as a Senior Data Analyst, managing production support and enhancements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance the future of equity compensation by leading high-impact product enhancements. Collaborate across teams to drive financial reporting capabilities and ensure client success in a dynamic, B2B en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful enhancements in equity compensation reporting, leading cross-functional initiatives to optimize financial reporting capabilities for corporate clients. Collaborate with diverse teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of equity compensation by leading high-impact product enhancements and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring compliance and delivering measurable value for corporate clients thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Analyst, leveraging quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform critical decision-making and develop methodologies that drive impactful assessments in a fast-paced en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead the execution and enhancement of data quality practices in Pension Services, ensuring accuracy and compliance across member administration and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence by supporting configuration management processes for critical defense programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems, enhan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting critical configuration management processes for defense programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems whi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing configuration management processes for critical defense programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems while collaborating with k...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of logistics and configuration management by overseeing critical processes for defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product support and optimize supply...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Analyst, supporting program management and governance for a key initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports, and ensure documenta...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial analysis and budget management to support strategic initiatives. Collaborate with project leaders to ensure compliance and optimi...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $96K *

Unlock insights by transforming data into strategic solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making through advanced analytics; develop key performance indicators and reporting me...

1 month ago

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

$116K - $166K *

Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, driving strategic insights and data-driven decisions across a multinational organization. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize budgeting, foreca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $98K *

Unlock potential by driving financial performance and strategic execution in complex programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into insights, enhancing decision-making in a f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $136K *

Optimize financial operations by executing planning, reporting, and analysis for Core Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency in budgeting and forecasting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team to manage payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting organizational goals. Leverage your expertise in payroll legislation and software to enhance operatio...

Cranbrook, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$98K - $144K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial leadership, insights, and decision support. Drive performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning to enhance business outcomes an...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $112K *

Unlock potential by analyzing product and customer data to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define success metrics, build analytical frameworks, and enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Empower state legislators by analyzing fiscal impacts and supporting budget formulation. Collaborate with diverse teams to monitor state spending and develop expertise in public policy, ensuring infor...

1 week ago

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

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.