Explore Payroll Manager Jobs

Discover Payroll Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to lead accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior payroll leadership roles aligned with your expertise and career goals.

What Payroll Managers Do

Payroll Managers oversee the processes and teams responsible for employee pay. They manage payroll cycles, review calculations and reports, resolve escalated issues, and help ensure payroll practices follow applicable tax, labor, and reporting requirements. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve payroll systems, process improvements, audits, and coordination with finance, human resources, and benefits teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for in-depth payroll knowledge, strong attention to detail, leadership experience, and the ability to handle confidential information. Familiarity with payroll platforms, reporting and reconciliation, multi-state or international payroll, and relevant regulations can be valuable. Clear communication and sound judgment are also important when guiding teams and addressing complex pay questions.

Find Your Next Payroll Leadership Role

Compare vetted Payroll Manager openings and review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details. Use Ladders to focus your search on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your payroll career.

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$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing federal, state, and international tax compliance, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions and develop efficien...

Beachwood, OHRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $266K *

Lead pricing strategies for a global business unit, managing proposals and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals and mitigate risks effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects in digital healthcare, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success and address st...

Waukesha, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $178K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of destination marketing through data-driven insights and innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Engage with customers and stakeholders to drive complex New Nuclear projects, enhancing relationships and achieving sales targets. Manage the sales process from opportunity to order closure for advanc...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$300K - $375K *

Elevate financial strategy and operations by leading a high-performing Finance team, driving capital allocation, and shaping the company's financial narrative to support growth and investor relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in managing Time, Labor, and Travel & Expense functions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, drive analytics, and support strat...

La Crosse, WIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic technology initiatives across business domains. As a Program Manager, you'll align projects with objectives, manage interdependencies, and ensure successful delive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while managing multiple projects efficiently. You'll ensure satisfaction and profitability, collaborating across departments to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $174K *

Drive strategic SAP project execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement to optimize supply chain processes and achieve financial targets for large-scale ERP transformatio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $174K *

Drive successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale ERP and SAP projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to align on objectives and implement effective change s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $174K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale SAP transformation programs, ensuring strategic alignment and effective stakeholder collaboration while managing risks and optimizing resources for successful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead FedRAMP compliance initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Manage execution of strategies, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder engagements while driving accoun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that drives contract strategy for large-scale data center projects, managing RFPs and contract administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize ris...

Redwood City, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $90K *

Transform paid search campaigns by managing diverse client portfolios and driving user acquisition through strategic optimization of Google and Microsoft Ads. Collaborate with client teams to meet per...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing eDiscovery projects, managing budgets, and consulting on best practices. Lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$182K *

Lead transformative technology projects for airlines, managing delivery from planning to launch. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment wit...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $117K *

Transform fleet maintenance operations by leading a team to ensure vehicle safety, compliance, and efficiency. Drive preventative maintenance programs and vendor management while supporting operationa...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Lead the charge in implementing comprehensive security measures for a large-scale defense project, ensuring the protection of personnel, facilities, and sensitive information while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Manager do?question toggle

    A Payroll Manager leads payroll operations, oversees payroll staff and systems, reviews payroll processing and reporting, and helps maintain accurate and compliant pay practices.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but roles commonly call for substantial payroll experience, knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements, familiarity with payroll software, and experience leading teams or processes.

  • Which skills are important for Payroll Managers?question toggle

    Important skills often include payroll administration, compliance awareness, reconciliation and reporting, attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership.

  • Where can I find Payroll Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Payroll Manager listings and review individual postings for salary, location, and role requirements.