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.
$90K - $102K *
Take ownership of payroll operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments across multiple locations, and driving process improvements for enhanced efficiency and c...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead high-level financial analysis and pricing strategies, partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams to drive profitability and support decision-making through data-driven insights and recommen...
Yesterday
$95K - $125K *
Take ownership of program operations by managing the battle rhythm, coordinating logistics, and ensuring timely communication for leadership meetings, while tracking action items and program metrics t...
3 weeks ago
Program Fiscal Requirements Analyst
$125K - $225K *
Champion financial management and analysis for complex DoD programs, guiding budget strategies and resource allocation. Lead fiscal evaluations, support audit readiness, and ensure compliance with fed...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of financial operations by leading accounting and payroll for a dynamic healthcare organization. Collaborate with various departments to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and exec...
Reposted 3 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by managing daily treasury operations, ensuring accuracy in cash positioning and bank reconciliations while collaborating closely with finance teams. This hands-on role supports criti...
3 weeks ago
$61K - $102K *
Elevate your career by leading assurance and advisory engagements, applying data analytics to enhance audit insights, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across business areas to identify r...
1 week ago
Senior High-Yield Investment Research Analyst
$200K - $240K *
Contribute to high-yield investment research by analyzing non-investment grade companies and supporting portfolio managers in strategic decision-making for optimal asset management and investment outc...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$88K - $96K *
Empower your career by driving payroll system optimization and configuration. Collaborate with global teams to enhance user experience and streamline processes, ensuring data integrity and effective s...
1 week ago
Senior Auditor, Pension Operations & Technology
$86K - $130K *
Lead and execute risk-based audits while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance governance and control environments. Drive pension modernization initiatives through technology assessments and prov...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing system functionality and usability, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business needs. Collaborate on workflow management, documentation, and continuous im...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in optimizing system functionality and usability by managing operational workflows, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring technical solutions meet business needs for e...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system functionality and usability. Leverage your expertise to bridge technical and business needs while managing workflows and driving process improvements i...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system functionality and usability. Manage operational workflows, coordinate activities, and bridge technical solutions with business needs to drive continuou...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Create and manage system functionality, usability, and performance requirements while coordinating operational workflows and supporting issue resolution to enhance business processes and technical sol...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock your potential by managing system functionality and usability. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational workflows, document requirements, and drive process improvements in a dynamic hybr...
6 days ago
$70K - $110K *
Champion operational excellence by leveraging your expertise in private market asset data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and drive product impr...
1 week ago
$70K - $110K *
Drive operational excellence by managing asset data workflows, ensuring quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance product offerings in the private markets ecosystem. Develop expertise while s...
1 week ago
$102K - $135K *
Transform tax accounting and reporting by leading complex analyses and compliance efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency while mentoring staff and ensuring adherence...
3 days ago
$88K - $154K *
Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...
3 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Explore data-driven insights to enhance operations and customer support. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful analyses, foster self-service analytics, and mentor peers, driving strategic improv...
3 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, partnering with Operations and Customer Support to enhance member outcomes through innovative analytics and strategic decision-making...
3 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Contribute to corporate FP&A by analyzing data, building models, and providing actionable insights to drive planning, budgeting, and capital allocation while collaborating with finance leadership and...
Reposted 1 week ago
Analyst, Business Valuation (New Grad – Irvine)
$60K - $130K *
Transform business valuation processes by conducting in-depth analyses, developing financial models, and collaborating with clients to deliver actionable insights and comprehensive reports that drive...
1 week ago
Analyst or Associate Financial Resource Management
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to optimizing Capital Markets processes by bridging trading, operations, and tax compliance. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance efficiency and support regulatory initiatives in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
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.