Welcome to the Payroll Analyst Job Category

A Payroll Analyst is a specialized type of Financial Analyst. They work in businesses of all sizes, managing their employer's payroll. With roles varying from preparing reports for accounting purposes, calculating and processing payments, and working on new payroll policies.

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Payroll Analysts can benefit from having skills like Financial analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing. Discover updated high paying job listings and exclusive access to jobs from top tier companies nationwide.

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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping and administering compensation programs that attract and retain talent through data-driven insights and strategic analysis across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $117K *

Drive financial performance by preparing budgets, tracking performance, and providing analytics to support strategic decisions. Collaborate across divisions to enhance financial results and optimize p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze business processes and optimize ERP solutions to enhance efficiency. Lead integrations and ensure effective configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming Executive Payroll operations, ensuring compliance and strategic excellence while collaborating with internal partners and vendors to drive innovation and efficiency for...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to financial planning and analysis by managing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions and improve finan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $96K *

Join our dynamic team as a Financial Accounting Analyst, supporting our subscription offerings. You'll manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and collaborate with internal partners to enhanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of patient engagement by designing billing systems that ensure accuracy and scalability; collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency while consistently delivering...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $145K *

Transform data into insights as you analyze and generate impactful reports for a county-wide SAP system. Collaborate with teams to meet reporting needs and enhance data infrastructure, ensuring effect...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock the potential of HR technology by managing Workday Core HCM and Benefits systems. Collaborate with HR and IT to optimize processes, ensure data integrity, and enhance user experiences across ta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $147K *

Drive strategic compensation initiatives by delivering data-driven insights, conducting market analyses, and collaborating with leaders to enhance talent strategies and support organizational goals in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across a complex, multi-state organization. Lead compliance, process improvements, and team development to enhance efficiency and support organizational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $114K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our global tax function as a Principal Tax Analyst. Take ownership of U.S. income tax provision, compliance, and reporting while driving process improvements through techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $166K *

Empower your career as a Payroll Tax Manager, overseeing compliance with federal and state tax regulations. This role involves managing payroll tax filings, conducting tax research, and collaborating...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$73K - $86K *

Grow your career with a role focused on financial strategy and reporting. Lead programs to enhance financial operations, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic finance environment suppo...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $88K *

Lead the procurement and auditing for a large-scale vehicle program, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive improvements and provide strategic recommendations for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate global payroll excellence by managing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving system improvements. Lead a dedicated team while fostering employee support in a hybrid environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $136K *

Pioneer workforce efficiency by leading Workday payroll configurations, ensuring compliance across City departments. Drive cross-functional collaboration and analysis to maintain accurate and timely e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial accuracy by analyzing data, preparing forecasts, and leading financial reporting initiatives. Collaborate with management to identify trends, enhance compliance, and support budgeta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $158K *

Transform financial data into actionable insights through complex analysis, forecasting, and reporting, supporting strategic initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic public agen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Elevate application development by spearheading the design, coding, and testing of high-quality software solutions. Integrate database management expertise to enhance user experience and ensure applic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $105K *

Advance your career by partnering with business leaders to drive financial insights and operational improvements, develop forecasting models, and analyze key SaaS metrics in a fast-paced environment a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $105K *

Champion financial insights within the Payer Business Unit, driving FP&A excellence by leveraging SaaS metrics and forecasting models, enhancing decision-making processes, and collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of human resources through advanced compensation strategies and HRIS support, collaborating with management to enhance employee satisfaction and system integrity...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sales performance through effective enablement strategies, tools, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity and drive revenue success while ma...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion sales excellence by developing strategies that enhance team productivity and analytics. Drive insights through performance metrics and collaborate effectively across functions to align with b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    A Payroll Analyst manages an employer's payroll, prepares reports for accounting purposes, calculates and processes payments, and works on new payroll policies.

  • What skills do I need to be a Payroll Analyst?question toggle

    Key skills for a Payroll Analyst include Financial Analysis, Payroll Tax, ADP Payroll, and Payroll Processing.

  • Can I find high paying Payroll Analyst jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders provides access to jobs paying $100K and up, including roles as a Payroll Analyst.