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 *

Advance your career by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our Legal and Compliance function. Lead operational improvements, manage budgets, and implement legal technology solutions in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex projects across multifaceted industries by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in regulated environments...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cutting-edge NetSuite projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive innovative digital solutions to enhance client operations and financial processes while managing key project milestones a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex cloud discount instruments. Leverage your FinOps expertise to optimize financial operations and enhance our autonomous cloud management system, ensuring seamles...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee complex projects from pre-bid to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Play a key role in decision-making and team guidance while managing risks and project delivery a...

Oregon, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $175K *

Optimize data analytics support for lab production operations by leading a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness while mak...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $210K *

Unlock the potential of Workday solutions by leading implementations, configuring systems, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to document requirements, support data conversions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $175K *

Shape your career by driving growth and operational excellence in deposit products. Collaborate across teams to enhance client engagement, optimize treasury operations, and ensure compliance in a dyna...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the delivery excellence of a consulting team, ensuring client satisfaction and strategic growth. Lead team development, oversee project delivery, and enhance methodologies to drive practice s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance information security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse industries. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies that protect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex software development initiatives, driving Agile sprint teams, and ensuring seamless integration of web services and databases to meet organizational goals while e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development and execution of scalable Product and Pricing systems, overseeing integrations across platforms while driving business outcomes and ensuring compliance with enterprise standar...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of virtual care by managing cross-functional programs that enhance member access and health outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful implementation and...

El Dorado Hills, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform legal operations by leading technology assessments and implementations. Collaborate with clients to enhance contracting processes, leveraging expertise in CLM and AI solutions while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Help us drive the adoption of AI solutions, transforming customer workflows and enhancing business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and maximize value delivery for our c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock project potential as a Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to enhance released products, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic, re...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Optimize project outcomes by delivering expert cost management services throughout the construction lifecycle. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure effective financial control and strategic pl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by managing complex cost management services for major corporate real estate projects. Support large-scale workplace developments, vendor negotiations, and financial reporting to deli...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving growth in enterprise accounts by leveraging your sales expertise and collaborative spirit. You'll engage with large market prospects, fostering strong client re...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance and profitability while developing strategic plans that support program success in a dynamic, innovative environment. Your exper...

Manassas, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $214K *

Drive strategic finance initiatives by leading FP&A processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building financial models to evaluate product profitability and investments. Shape the fut...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.