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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$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to manage the construction of new stores and special projects, overseeing all phases from inception to operations turnover while ensuring compliance and quality control throughout the...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$137K - $209K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product demand strategy. Drive pipeline and revenue for innovative products through strategic leadership and agile marketing initiatives. Collaborate closely w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $189K *

Shape the future of defense financial management! Leverage your SAP FM/GL expertise to architect solutions for USTRANSCOM, enhancing military logistics while employing SAP S/4HANA in a high-impact, Ag...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll leverage SAP FM/GL expertise to architect solutions that support U.S. military logistics. Collaborate in a SAFe Agile environment, driving innovation and seamless inte...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. As a key player, you'll coordinate efforts across departments, ensuring effective communication and resource...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Champion the modernization of Operations applications, guiding strategic direction and aligning cross-functional teams to enhance digital capabilities and support enterprise transformation initiatives...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $212K *

Deliver strategic oversight and operational management for FDA-mandated REMS programs, ensuring compliance, governance, and collaboration across teams and vendors to enhance program effectiveness and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $288K *

Empower growth and relationships in a strategic role focused on managing key accounts. Drive customer satisfaction and revenue retention through strategic collaboration and consultative selling within...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading tax processes and delivering technical expertise while mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and driving strategic growth in a collaborative environme...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $229K *

Lead the charge in managing creative projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and maintain quality control for all a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in implementing client benefit plans, ensuring seamless execution and fostering strong partnerships. Manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and address critical issues to e...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $144K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex financial analyses and contract negotiations with health insurance plans. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency and support ex...

Somerville, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $168K *

Transform the Connected Aircraft portfolio by leading product strategy and execution for Flight Management Systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business growth, align customer needs, and d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Innovate automated scoring solutions by leading a diverse team of experts. Drive research and development in natural language applications to enhance educational assessments and feedback mechanisms, e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $150K *

The Senior Consultant, NetSuite is responsible for leading full-cycle NetSuite implementation projects, from discovery to deployment, while ensuring excellent customer service. This role involves coll...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies across diverse indirect categories. You'll lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier performance while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$416K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive shipyard production expertise to enhance submarine construction efficiency and delivery. Collaborate with government and industry leaders to implement act...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing AMER's Credit and Collections function, driving operational excellence through team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic risk management to enhance cas...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $140K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $86K *

Champion strategic influencer marketing initiatives, fostering client relationships and driving campaign success across multiple brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative s...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex software and DevOps engagements, leading multi-team efforts and ensuring successful delivery and commercial outcomes. Collaborate with clients and guide teams to achieve proj...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.