Director of Payroll Jobs

Explore Director of Payroll opportunities for experienced professionals ready to lead payroll operations at scale. These senior roles oversee accurate, timely payroll delivery while guiding teams, improving processes, and ensuring compliance across complex organizations. Find vetted professional positions with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Payroll Do?

A Director of Payroll leads the strategy and day-to-day execution of an organization’s payroll function. Responsibilities may include managing payroll teams and vendors, overseeing payroll calendars and controls, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Directors often partner with finance, human resources, legal, and business leaders to align payroll operations with organizational needs.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive payroll leadership experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements, and a record of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional or international payrolls. Relevant strengths include financial controls, process improvement, data analysis, vendor management, HRIS and payroll systems expertise, communication, and team leadership. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Career Opportunities and Salary

Director of Payroll roles are found across industries and organizations of varying sizes. Compensation depends on factors such as location, company scale, industry, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore senior payroll leadership opportunities.

Find Director of Payroll Jobs on Ladders

Search Director of Payroll jobs to discover opportunities that match your leadership experience and career goals. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and take the next step toward leading a high-performing payroll function.

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$103K - $140K *

Drive payroll operations for a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and team leadership. Oversee complex payroll processes, tax activities, and system implementations while collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic payroll team in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across multiple states and entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with HR and Finance for se...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Empower our payroll team to deliver accurate and compliant multi-state payroll operations while leading process improvements and partnerships with key stakeholders to meet business objectives and enha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations across a multi-state organization. Ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing while coaching a team, managing complex issues, and collaborating with HR and fin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across diverse employee populations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Manage a dedicated team while implementing process improvements and supporting multi-state p...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Transform payroll operations by leading diverse teams, overseeing compliance, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payroll delivery for a multi-state organization, while collaborating across funct...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality payroll services by leading complex payroll operations and mentoring a skilled team. Drive compliance, manage implementations, and partner with key stakeho...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead payroll operations across a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee team performance, manage payroll implementations, and collaborate with HR and finance to enhance pa...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in financial operations, ensuring timely payroll settlements and accurate fund transfers while managing complex banking workflows and com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading a team to ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance with regulations. Collaborate across departments to enhance payroll systems and support audits while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by overseeing the payroll team, ensuring timely processing, training staff, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Drive process improv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $130K *

Join us in optimizing payroll processes as a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst. You'll enhance Workday functionality, lead system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $130K *

Elevate payroll processes by managing Workday configurations and driving improvements. Collaborate with HR and Accounting to enhance system functionality, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leadin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing payroll systems in Workday. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that ele...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the global revenue accounting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while leading high-performing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance billing, collections, and financial re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $133K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations! Lead strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiencies while managing a dedicated payroll team and external vendors to deliver except...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $120K *

Lead and oversee payroll strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver high-quality payroll services while manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$119K - $133K *

Lead the charge in payroll strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT while managing a team and external vendors to deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the accounts payable function across a multi-entity renewable energy platform, ensuring accurate transactions, developing a high-performing team, and driving process improvements in a dynamic env...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K *

Take ownership of complex payroll processes for the Metropolitan Government, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees and pensioners. Collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $93K *

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. Collaborate with departments to maintain payroll integrity and provide expert guidance. Drive improvements in payroll system...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance across North America. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and implement best...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll operations by leading a proactive, multi-state payroll function. Drive efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with internal and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance across North America. Drive efficiency and collaboration while managing stakeholder relationship...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Oversee and enhance payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead a dynamic team, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Payroll do?question toggle

    A Director of Payroll oversees an organization’s payroll operations, including accurate and timely pay, compliance, payroll controls, systems, vendors, and team performance. The role often works closely with finance and human resources leadership.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for a Director of Payroll job?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial payroll experience, leadership ability, knowledge of payroll tax and regulatory requirements, and experience with payroll technology and complex operations. Specific qualifications vary by organization.

  • How much do Director of Payroll jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior payroll leadership opportunities.

  • Where can I find Director of Payroll jobs?question toggle

    You can explore Director of Payroll openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.