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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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Agile transformation, managing complex projects and providing strategic guidance to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement across diverse team...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $219K *

Lead clinical laboratory operations for precision medicine projects, ensuring timely deliverables and risk management across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clini...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute HR strategies to enhance organizational performance, lead a dynamic HR team, and ensure compliance with labor regulations while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $170K *

Transform procurement strategies globally by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with finance and legal, and optimizing vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency and cost savings across a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex site design initiatives, ensuring timely deliverables, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve high-quality engineering solutions t...

Lincoln, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the day-to-day management of a complex federal construction project, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and saf...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a comprehensive value stream vision, driving cross-industry adoption through innovative workflows and AI-enabled experiences, while collaborating with industr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $181K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a trusted advisor in Enterprise Asset Management. Engage with clients to enhance operational performance and ROI through Predictive Analytics while collaborating with c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $130K *

Transform warehouse and eCommerce operations by leading technical and operational projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that enhance productivity and drive exc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication among stakeholders. Utilize program management exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$145K - $181K *

Champion the growth of the Security Engineering team, driving collaboration across functions to enhance cybersecurity. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor talent, manage s...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $198K *

Lead a dynamic software development team, driving modernization and secure engineering practices across legacy and cloud-native systems while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $195K *

Drive Oracle Fusion Financials transformation by owning product vision, delivery, and finance domain initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective system design, governance, and automat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in fostering a positive workplace culture by conducting thorough investigations into employee relations issues, ensuring fairness and integrity throughout the process while collaborati...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine accounting operations by enhancing processes and controls. Collaborate with leadership to optimize Viewpoint Vista ERP, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting while driving...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $106K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in life sciences and CPG sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales targets whi...

Newtown, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading shared service improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient and provider experiences while driving team performance and process excellen...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Lead and transform North America accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. Drive team development and scalable processes while managing complex close a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient execution and problem-solving in heavy civil and infrastructure projects, driving c...

Lexington, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient execution and problem-solving on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, driving c...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage project performance and execution, ensuring timely delivery and financial success. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving infras...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.