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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$85K - $100K *

Shape your career by optimizing Workday solutions across Benefits, Compensation, and Reporting. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $255K *

Shape the future of banking by leading core and digital operations, ensuring seamless deposit and lending processes while fostering a resilient operational environment that prioritizes customer experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion seamless transitions by managing federal project awards from contract to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely execution of all requirements, driving efficiency and clarity th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for paper and packaging. This role focuses on category strategy, supplier performance, and cost savings, ensuring supply continuit...

Exton, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market intelligence and sales support, bridging teams to drive insights and strategies in U.S. power markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and enhance cu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in risk management by leading a team of analysts, overseeing risk assessments, and enhancing portfolio delivery through strategic project management and AI integration, en...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$127K - $159K *

Join a team that's reshaping executive support through innovative AI-driven tools and strong people leadership. Manage high-performing Executive Business Partners, driving operational excellence and s...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $203K *

Drive operational excellence by leading payment operations, ensuring compliance, and managing risk controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support the Bank's strateg...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $154K *

Lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Drive strategic goals while ensuring compliance and fostering strong stakeholder re...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us in driving strategic partner relationships to enhance revenue growth and market expansion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative partner recruitment strategies and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $182K *

Lead the charge in delivering successful SAP S/4HANA implementations, driving cross-functional alignment, governance, and risk mitigation to enhance business value and ensure smooth transitions across...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery and quality as a VDC Operations Manager, overseeing team leadership, model coordination, and prefabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

Escondido, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $109K *

Advance the future of Building Information Modeling by leading BIM strategies, ensuring model quality, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation through technology initiatives and enhance project delivery...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $211K *

Lead strategic client relationships by leveraging analytics solutions to drive growth and innovation. Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored solutions, negotiate complex deals, and advocate for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $185K *

Pioneer effective supply chain management by coordinating program activities, ensuring timely material deliverables, and consolidating data for decision-making across cross-functional teams to meet pe...

Lorton, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $162K *

Develop and lead actuarial processes for Medicare Value-Based Care, managing monthly results, payer settlements, and special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage with us to drive successful SaaS implementations in healthcare. Oversee projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure seamless software adoption while enhancing operational efficiency across d...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the supply chain operations from planning to delivery while leading a dedicated team. Collaborate with diverse functions, manage logistics, and enhance customer satisfaction through innovativ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading the delivery of innovative solutions for retail clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality project execution that drives customer...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$184K - $231K *

Lead the charge in transforming application development, overseeing teams and systems that drive core business functions. Collaborate to modernize platforms, ensuring seamless integrations and high-qu...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.