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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$61K - $105K *

Transform business-critical applications by ensuring stability and performance. As an Analyst II, you'll investigate issues, collaborate with teams, and drive continuous improvement to enhance operati...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $105K *

Support critical applications by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to ensure stability and reliability. Drive operational excellence through effective incide...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $145K *

Lead the charge in implementing and optimizing Workday HCM, collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance systems and processes across a multi-department organization while ensuring a smooth trans...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $97K *

Advance your career by contributing to our dynamic accounting team, managing fixed assets and capital expenditures while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency across financial repor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Transform tax processes by optimizing automation and data management, enhancing reporting standards, and collaborating across teams to streamline tax operations in a global, publicly traded environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate payroll excellence by managing multi-jurisdictional payrolls, ensuring compliance, and leading a skilled team. Drive strategic initiatives while delivering timely, accurate payroll processi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial support for project lifecycles, from budgeting to benefit tracking. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting, while striving for process excellence in a dy...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by providing analytical support to shape investment strategies and manage infrastructure portfolios. Collaborate with a dynamic team to assess opportunities and integrate ESG consi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K *

Drive advanced financial analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to identify trends, create models, and enhance financial processes, ensuring accuracy a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing project financials and operational integrity by ensuring accurate billing and tracking of client accounts throughout the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle for optimal project profita...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower client accounts by ensuring seamless execution of the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle. You'll bridge Sales, Engineering, and Finance, managing project costs, billing processes, and delivery timelines...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to drive financial planning and reporting for service and equipment revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights, enhance reporting efficiency, and support strate...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $175K *

Manage payroll and people operations to ensure accurate employee compensation and compliance. Collaborate with teams to build systems, develop policies, and support new FROs, driving continuous improv...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $175K *

Reimagine payroll and people operations by ensuring accurate, timely compensation and benefits. Lead policy development and system improvements while supporting new and existing organizations in their...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll and rewards operations, ensuring compliance and data integrity across global teams. Drive process optimization and deliver seamless employee experiences in a fast-p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $110K *

Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while serving as a subject matter expert. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll processes and support team operations i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $110K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise to enhance processes and support payroll-related activiti...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Elevate business performance through strategic analysis and data-driven insights. Collaborate with leadership to translate financial and operational metrics into actionable reports, driving informed d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights through developing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting solutions. Collaborate with executives to enhance decision-making and drive data-drive...

5 days ago

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

$89K - $98K *

Unlock potential by processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls with precision and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely payroll completion while maintaining accurate records and resolv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading a skilled team. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance payroll processes to support...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation strategies by leading the design, implementation, and administration of innovative programs that support a diverse workforce and drive business success throu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $163K *

Unlock financial insights by analyzing data, enhancing processes, and guiding junior analysts. Drive impactful reporting and controls while collaborating across teams to ensure accurate financial mana...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

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 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $114K *

Unlock potential by delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance decision-making and ensure compliance with accounting standards while managing...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.