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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$64K - $119K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations by combining expertise in payroll with operational analytics. Help us innovate processes with analytical rigor and a focus on data integrity in a fast...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $116K *

Unlock efficiency by managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance and timely employee payments. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving process improvements in a dynamic organizatio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K *

Support payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing, data integrity, and compliance in a dynamic, multi-state environment. Collaborate with teams on time-sensitive projects while managing payro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$53K - $130K *

Join us to manage payroll processes and ensure accurate transactions while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with departments and respond to inquiries, driving efficiency and maintaining confidenti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage accurate payroll and tax processes across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting financial reporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to accurate multi-state payroll processing, compliance, and supporting employee equity programs while ensuring timely financial reporting and tax adherence in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to processing payroll for over 6,500 employees, ensuring compliance and serving as a key liaison between employees and HR. Your expertise will support complex transactions...

Reposted today

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

$65K - $130K *

Take ownership of payroll processing for a large employee base, ensuring compliance and effective communication of resolutions related to HR and payroll disputes while providing expert support across...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $118K *

Transform payroll operations by providing expert support across multiple countries. Engage with employees to resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with local regulations while driving continuous pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Transform payroll processes by leading high-impact projects and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, refine, and implement payroll solutions that drive operational...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $135K *

Engage in full-cycle payroll processing for 1000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while leveraging technological improvements to enhance operational efficiencies in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $161K *

Launch your career as a Senior Payroll Analyst, mastering end-to-end payroll for US and Canadian employees. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a fas...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring accurate payroll tax calculations and compliance. Drive efficiency through audits, statutory filings, and legislative research, while safeguarding data privacy and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Support our US payroll organization by driving complex projects, solving problems, and fostering collaboration. Thrive in a dynamic environment to influence payroll practices and ensure successful pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career forward as the operational point of accountability for payroll accuracy. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and rectify discrepancies while enhancing vendor performance in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing and effective vendor communication in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Your focus on detail will support str...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K *

Lead shadow payroll processes for global mobility compliance, ensuring accuracy in tax and social security matters across jurisdictions. Manage diverse teams, fostering quality client services and bus...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $127K *

Drive payroll tax compliance across NAM & LATAM, serving as a key expert. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve agency issues, and enhance processes in a fast-paced environment. Join a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $181K *

Transform employee experiences by leading the optimization of global Workday Payroll systems through strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement, ensuring efficiency and compliance ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $203K *

Champion the optimization of our global Workday Payroll system, leading full product lifecycle management, stakeholder collaboration, and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and user exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Optimize Workday Payroll processes by providing technical analysis, support, and solutions in a high-volume payroll environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data integrity and drive impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Elevate payroll accuracy by analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving complex Workday Payroll issues in a high-volume environment, while supporting technical configurations and collaborating across HR and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a leading team in payroll tax compliance, driving accuracy and stability across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Leverage your expertise to support tax operations and ens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage daily bank balances and cash flow. Leverage your treasury expertise to ensure liquidity and financial stability through effective analysis, reporting, and coordinatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Play a key role in delivering IT support through troubleshooting, software installation, and help desk services, ensuring smooth daily operations across technical and non-technical departments in a dy...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.