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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$84K - $105K *

Empower financial excellence by managing reporting, planning, and analysis. Collaborate effectively to drive insights and optimize processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing client satisfaction in a...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$84K - $105K *

Inspire financial excellence by leading reporting, planning, and analysis. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and drive insights that enhance performance and customer satisfaction. Shape the...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a robust revenue engine for a new Home & Auto insurance unit. Design and implement CRM systems, optimize sales processes, and enhance data-driven decision-making to support...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join as a Technical Project Manager to lead IT project coordination, ensuring successful delivery through effective communication with clients and teams while fostering project management talent for f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pension management and administration. Drive efficiencies, resolve issues, and ensure compliance for U.S. defined benefit plans while delivering excellent service to pens...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial planning and analysis initiatives, partnering with leadership to deliver insights that enhance growth and operational efficiency. This role offers a pathway to leadership as the compan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Optimize global payroll delivery by managing execution schedules, vendor governance, and operational infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive automation initiatives and ensure seamless...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $188K *

Transform the North America payroll landscape by leading end-to-end payroll functions, driving process improvements, and fostering a high-performing team within a collaborative global environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. Oversee daily accounting functions, manage accounts receivable and payable, and ensure timely financial reporting while le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform Total Rewards initiatives by leading high-impact projects, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic outcomes. Leverage your expertise to enhance program management and deliver excep...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll tax strategies and compliance efforts. Oversee tax reporting, manage a dedicated team, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while minimizin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion revenue accuracy and efficiency by owning revenue accounting, billing, and collections. Design automated workflows to streamline processes and ensure audit readiness while collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $99K *

Join us to lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing processes and team development. Drive operational excellence and risk mitigation in a dynamic environment, supporti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the financial integrity of operations by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and developing a high-performing team. Drive strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and...

2 weeks ago

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

$146K - $219K *

Take ownership of financial planning and control services, leading a multi-disciplined team to ensure compliance with EVMS standards, analyze financial results, and support strategic planning for prog...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Play a key role in managing engineering projects and client partnerships, ensuring successful delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes while driving business growth and client satisfactio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $140K *

Empower teams as a key leader in accounting and financial reporting. Oversee month-end close, drive improvements, and mentor finance professionals in a flexible environment, ensuring quality and compl...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering exceptional accounting services to diverse clients. Drive operational improvements, manage multi-client relationships, and lead a talented team to achieve fina...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining accounting excellence by managing payroll, accounts payable, and procurement. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to enhance processes while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial operations, preparing reports, and managing a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in accounting for managed properties while fostering strong client relatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform business challenges into actionable product solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive product delivery, define requirements, and enhance fraud prevention and compliance c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Drive project success by coordinating teams and managing timelines in a dynamic environment. Leverage your extensive experience to ensure seamless execution and delivery of solutions across global mar...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K *

Take ownership of complex payroll processes for the Metropolitan Government, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees and pensioners. Collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, leading multi-state payroll operations and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive system optimizations and mentor team members...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.