Senior Level Payroll Analyst Jobs
Senior level payroll analyst jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex multi-entity payroll operations, compliance strategy, and the analysts who execute them. Roles are concentrated in Technology & Software and Artificial Intelligence, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like WM, Chewy, and Broadcom hiring at this level now.
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Manage payroll inputs, accounting, auditing, payment processing, journal entries, reconciliations and time and absence system processing and reporting.
A bachelors degree is required; preferably with an emphasis in accounting. Candidate should possess at minimum eight years of payroll experience including experience with Workday time / absence systems with strong technical skills.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage payroll input according to deadlines
- Review output, reconcile gross to net, post payroll journals and reconcile accounts
- Support annual audits and preparation of financial statements
- Manage day-to-day payroll matters in collaboration with HR business partners, employees, and external providers as necessary
- Ensure adherence to payroll regulations
- Assist in system integration, including new applications and configuration
Education/Qualifications/Specialist Training:
- Bachelors degree / emphasis in accounting
- 8+ years of related experience
- Journal creation and account reconciliation
- Corporate finance experience
- Payroll processing managing inputs thru output review and approval
- Payroll Benefit knowledge
- Accuracy and attention to detail / prioritization / multitasking
- Communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,300 - $141,300.
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
Job Description:
Manage payroll inputs, accounting, auditing, payment processing, journal entries, reconciliations and time and absence system processing and reporting.
A bachelors degree is required; preferably with an emphasis in accounting. Candidate should possess at minimum eight years of payroll experience including experience with Workday time / absence systems with strong technical skills.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage payroll input according to deadlines
- Review output, reconcile gross to net, post payroll journals and reconcile accounts
- Support annual audits and preparation of financial statements
- Manage day-to-day payroll matters in collaboration with HR business partners, employees, and external providers as necessary
- Ensure adherence to payroll regulations
- Assist in system integration, including new applications and configuration
Education/Qualifications/Specialist Training:
- Bachelors degree / emphasis in accounting
- 8+ years of related experience
- Journal creation and account reconciliation
- Corporate finance experience
- Payroll processing managing inputs thru output review and approval
- Payroll Benefit knowledge
- Accuracy and attention to detail / prioritization / multitasking
- Communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,300 - $141,300.
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
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Senior Level Payroll Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level payroll analyst job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned end-to-end payroll for large, complex organizations, not just processed transactions. Demonstrating expertise in multi-state or multi-entity payroll, system implementations, and regulatory compliance sets you apart. Candidates who can point to process improvements they designed, audits they led, or junior staff they mentored consistently move forward faster than those with tenure alone.
Which companies hire senior level payroll analysts?
Companies hiring senior level payroll analysts right now include WM, Chewy, and Broadcom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, professional services firms, and high-growth companies that need seasoned professionals to manage compliance risk and lead payroll operations across multiple locations or business units.
Are there remote senior level payroll analyst jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well-represented at the senior level. About 0% of senior level payroll analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations now trust experienced payroll professionals to manage sensitive, deadline-driven work outside of a central office. On-site roles remain common in industries with complex physical workforce needs.
What makes a payroll analyst role senior level?
A senior level payroll analyst owns outcomes rather than just executes tasks. That means leading system implementations, designing audit and compliance frameworks, managing multi-state or international payroll for thousands of employees, and guiding junior analysts through complex issues. The role carries accountability for accuracy, regulatory risk, and process efficiency across the full payroll function, not just a piece of it.
Which industries hire the most senior level payroll analysts?
Senior Level payroll analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large, geographically distributed workforces where payroll complexity, compliance exposure, and the cost of errors make experienced leadership essential.