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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$153K - $183K *

Drive the evolution of sales compensation strategies, managing an efficient payment engine for our go-to-market organization while leading a team of analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance in compe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $96K *

Grow your career with a vital role in payroll operations that ensures compliance and enhances customer experience through effective account management and issue resolution across multiple jurisdiction...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping financial strategy and operations, overseeing accounting, financial planning, and analysis. Drive integration across revenue models while managing a skilled finance team to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Analyze and optimize financial processes to support sales and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to build revenue models, provide pricing guidance, and assess marketing ROI in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Drive your career forward as a Program Manager, leading teams to achieve growth and client success through effective project management and communication. Shape strategic visions and foster strong sta...

Owings Mills, MDRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you lead capital markets activities, manage debt facilities, drive cash flow forecasting, and prepare executive presentations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financi...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$134K - $145K *

Optimize commercial accounting processes by managing revenue, inventory, and accounts receivable. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive process impro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Shape the future of payroll management by leading certified payroll processing and union remittance. Drive compliance, accuracy, and team development while collaborating across departments to ensure t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $192K *

Optimize customer engagement through strategic lifecycle marketing. Lead multi-channel initiatives to enhance customer lifetime value, leveraging data-driven insights and performance metrics to shape...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Elevate customer success by managing and expanding a portfolio of complex, multi-entity accounts. Collaborate with finance and IT leaders to drive digital transformation and enhance adoption of paymen...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success and growth by managing a portfolio of complex accounts, collaborating with finance and IT leaders to enhance digital transformation and optimize payment sol...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the web strategy and optimization for multiple domains, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Lead a dynamic team to implement data-driven improvements and ensure a cohesive online pre...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform our web presence by owning strategy and optimization across multiple domains, enhancing user engagement, driving conversions, and managing a high-performing team to create a seamless and eff...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of Workday by leading enhancements and driving cross-functional collaboration. Utilize your PM and BA expertise to translate business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring ali...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for a dynamic insurance business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights, ensuring alignme...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic transformation by leading Record-to-Report functions, enhancing service quality, and implementing best practices across Financial Systems Consulting to achieve world-class operational...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $197K *

Elevate your career by managing complex revenue accounting activities, leading process improvements, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and efficiency in a dynamic environment focus...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $183K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global strategies and scalable programs. Drive employee lifecycle enhancements, optimize service delivery, and foster a high-performing cultu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee key HR functions, enhancing employee experiences through effective onboarding, benefits management, and compliance. Drive initiatives that foster a supportive workpl...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.