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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$98K - $129K *

Lead a dynamic payroll team to ensure accurate processing and compliance across multi-state operations. Collaborate with HR and other departments to resolve payroll issues while mentoring staff and en...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, guiding budgeting and forecasting processes while developing a high-performing team. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions and e...

5 days ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Champion the efficiency of accounts payable operations, leading a dynamic team to enhance financial processes across a multifamily real estate portfolio while ensuring accuracy and timely payments...

5 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll transformation by leading SAP ECP projects, enhancing client outcomes, and driving innovative solutions while managing cross-functional teams and optimizing payro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead financial planning and analysis for a $300M manufacturing business, driving operational efficiency and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that enhance deci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape financial strategy and drive operational excellence by leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting for a $300M manufacturing business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $108K *

Champion the payroll department's operations by supervising staff, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance with laws and a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining HR excellence by aligning strategic initiatives with business goals, enhancing organizational design, and fostering a vibrant company culture across multiple states...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $219K *

Drive your career forward by managing diverse projects, aligning them with strategic goals, and ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $170K *

Shape the future of financial leadership by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving team development. Collaborate with leadership to deliver insights and enhance operational...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex cross-functional programs and projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize payroll operations across diverse entities, ensuring compliance and accurate processing. Lead a team, drive technological advancements, and collaborate with finance and HR to meet organizatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $140K *

Transform accounts payable operations by leading a cross-functional team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Leverage your expertise in ERP systems to drive efficiency and accuracy in finan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance multi-state payroll operations, driving compliance, process improvements, and technology integration across North America while maintaining accuracy and efficiency through a dedicated...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Transform the Accounts Payable function by leading governance, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive performance management, enhance reporting, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a t...

4 days ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Empower financial excellence by partnering with leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Own financial models and enhance decision support, ensuring accuracy and strategic insights f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Elevate compensation strategies by leading program design and analytics, serving as a trusted advisor across teams. Drive data-driven decisions and automate workflows to ensure scalable, equitable com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accounts payable operations, enhancing financial controls, and driving process improvements. Lead a dynamic team while collaborating with cross-functional partners to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Transform compensation strategies by leading program evolution and analytics. Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure equitable, data-driven compensation practices that scale with bus...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and compliant vendor payments. Collaborate with various departments to enhance workflows, strengthen controls, and drive cont...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $190K *

Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $110K *

Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while serving as a subject matter expert. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll processes and support team operations i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $110K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise to enhance processes and support payroll-related activiti...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll processes by ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic educational institution. Collaborate with the Payroll Director and support payroll operations, timekeeping, and reporting for...

3 weeks ago

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

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.