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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$96K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to manage payroll operations across AMER, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues while driving automated solutions. Your expertis...

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Today

  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $96K *

Lead the charge in optimizing contact center workforce performance by leveraging advanced analytics and technologies, forecasting staffing needs, and implementing strategic scheduling to improve servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $139K *

Optimize global compensation and equity programs, ensuring alignment with market data and internal equity while supporting stakeholders in analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making for a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $140K *

Advance your career as you own and optimize payroll processes, lead initiatives, and collaborate across teams to drive technology-forward solutions in a fast-paced environment, all while making a sign...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at increasing sales through prospecting and client presentations. Engage with small to mid-sized businesses, close deals effectively, and maximize earnings with a strong commission...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Champion payroll accuracy and continuity by processing full-cycle domestic payroll, managing time tracking, and ensuring compliance. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to confidentiality will dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of dynamic FP&A processes. This role requires a proactive analyst to build models, deliver insights, and leverage AI tools within a high-growth SaaS context, confi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $182K *

Join a team that's transforming compensation strategies by delivering expert analysis and innovative solutions in executive pay, incentive design, and broad-based compensation to drive organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $120K *

Grow your career with impactful analysis of revenue data to enhance payer contract integrity, optimize collections, and resolve payment issues effectively, supporting financial goals within a collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations. In this role, you'll oversee complex remittance, mentor colleagues, and enhance processes in a fast-paced, multi-state environment, driving accuracy a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K *

Unlock potential by supporting healthcare operations as an Application Analyst. You will enhance and optimize applications, ensuring effective workflow solutions and strong collaboration with stakehol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $104K *

Unlock data insights while troubleshooting complex database issues, enhancing data visualizations, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with experts to support and develop functional data systems and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $111K *

Elevate your career as a Financial Analyst by preparing financial statements and analyses under various accounting standards. Collaborate on audit responses and driver improvements in financial operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the heart of financial strategy, guiding leadership through insightful modeling and forecasts to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance op...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Analyze and support the administration of comprehensive financial benefit plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance employee understand...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of payroll data. Collaborate with various departments to resolve discrepancies and deliver exceptional payroll service t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving payroll solutions through dynamic sales leadership. You'll manage a territory-focused team, develop sales strategies, and foster partnerships while achieving monthly product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Advance our financial strategies by leveraging robust analysis and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, while mentoring junior analysts and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy through analysis and partnership. Utilize your expertise to drive operational efficiency, forecast performance, and cultivate relationships across departm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $122K *

Drive financial planning initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance budget, forecast, and reporting processes while leveraging data analysis and modeling to inform strategic decisions and tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $106K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by optimizing, analyzing, and maintaining core systems while collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences and deliver innovative solutions in a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to transform data into impactful business solutions. Collaborate across departments, leverage your analytical skills, and drive process improvements in th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Shape the future of provider compensation by leading analysis, budgeting, and evaluations that drive strategic decisions and ensure financial accuracy across the organization, collaborating with finan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $104K *

Optimize financial planning and budget analysis for large clinical departments, leading variance discussions and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and improve processes acros...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.