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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$72K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee benefits programs! As a Benefits Analyst, you'll leverage your analytical skills and creativity to improve offerings, support employees, and drive me...

1 week ago

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

$93K - $110K *

Elevate financial performance by analyzing results, supporting budgeting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and enhance decision-making, wh...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Engage in a pivotal role driving HR analytics and workforce strategy. Collaborate with leaders to transform data into actionable insights, fostering trusted partnerships and enhancing decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and profitability by providing strategic financial insights and support to enhance business growth and performance in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Drive strategic insights at the intersection of HR and analytics, partnering with leaders to enhance workforce planning and decision-making. Own end-to-end analytics processes, transforming data into...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Transform workforce analytics by partnering with HR leaders to drive strategic insights and decisions. Own end-to-end analytics, cultivate trusted relationships, and enhance data capabilities to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Elevate workforce strategy through data-driven insights, partnering with HR leaders to enhance decision-making and drive organizational success. Lead analytics initiatives from data wrangling to strat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming workforce analytics into strategic insights. This senior role partners with HR leaders to drive data-driven decisions, enhance workforce strategies, and cultivate trust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic workforce insights through analytics. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance decision-making, cultivate trusted relationships, and deliver impactful recommendatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that leverages analytics to drive workforce insights, build trusted partnerships, and influence HR decisions. Engage in hands-on data analysis while shaping the...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Engage with HR leaders to drive workforce analytics and strategic insights, enhancing decision-making and fostering trusted partnerships. Balance hands-on data analysis with long-term vision to elevat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing tax compliance and reporting processes. As a Tax Analyst, you'll streamline operations, ensure accurate filings, and support audits while collaborating with s...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $105K *

Empower tax compliance and reporting by preparing returns, remitting payments, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, resolve issues, and implement automation for impr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial insights at a global level, driving performance through analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize commercial outcomes acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $96K *

Analyze and ensure the accuracy and compliance of coded health encounters across inpatient and outpatient settings. Conduct audits, validate coding, and support revenue cycle initiatives while collabo...

1 week ago

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

$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

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.