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 *

Transform business operations by leading a dynamic team, managing financial reporting, and enhancing administrative efficiency across multiple locations. Drive strategic improvements and ensure compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $113K *

Transform the financial landscape for CPG brands by owning client relationships and delivering precise accounting solutions. Your expertise will guide emerging and scaling companies through complex fi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $129K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance the enterprise Talent agenda, managing projects from intake to implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic priorities into action...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $129K *

Drive impactful talent initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance the talent lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes while fostering collaboration across tea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $129K *

Drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance the enterprise Talent agenda, managing projects from intake to implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic priorities into act...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the administration and enhancement of compensation programs, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity. Manage a team of professionals, drive process improvements, and partner with stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $190K *

Lead and optimize the procure-to-pay cycle across accounts payable, travel, and procurement. Ensure process efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to controls while delivering high-quality service to sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $250K *

Empower your career by managing payroll and people operations across multiple entities. Ensure timely payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance while collaborating with various teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a diverse team to enhance service delivery, optimize performance, and foster a collaborative culture focused on customer satisfaction and continuous improvem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee accounts payable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments. Lead a dedicated team, drive process improvements, and maintain strong vendor relati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing payroll operations for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance and precision across multiple specialized units. Drive strategic initiatives and manage complex data syste...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee global financial planning and analysis, driving insights and strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, manage deliverables, and lead a finance team i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive full-cycle accounting for senior living communities while leading an offshore team. Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic env...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $372K *

Transform customer-facing growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies, leading innovation portfolios and market penetration efforts. Drive project management, stakeholder engagement, and team developm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$239K - $372K *

Drive transformative technology solutions for clients, shaping strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives. Lead teams in vendor assessments and project management while enhancing serv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $214K *

Redefine payroll technology leadership by driving strategy, enhancing application ecosystems, and fostering high-performing teams to ensure operational excellence and innovative solutions in payroll m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality initiatives and training programs to enhance team performance and compliance. Collaborate with management to drive operational excellence and support colleague...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives and training programs to enhance team performance and compliance. Drive operational excellence through audits, coaching, and strategic planning while fo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance operational excellence by overseeing quality compliance and training initiatives, driving performance improvements, and managing colleague development to enhance overall team effectiveness and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $140K *

Champion financial integrity by leading reporting, enhancing controls, and developing a skilled accounting team for our North American lease portfolio, ensuring compliance and insightful analysis to d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $140K *

Lead financial reporting and strengthen controls while developing a high-performing accounting team. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes and ensure compliance for our North American leas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $140K *

Join a team that's leading financial reporting and enhancing controls while developing a high-performing accounting team. Drive process improvements and collaborate across functions to ensure complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $136K *

Drive financial reporting excellence, enhance controls, and lead a dynamic accounting team supporting North America's lease portfolio while ensuring compliance and delivering insightful financial anal...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize financial performance and drive strategic initiatives as a key leader, collaborating with execs for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in a dynamic manufacturing environment, influencing pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial operations by providing expert support in cost accounting, variance analysis, and reporting. Collaborate across functions to optimize processes and ensure compliance while mentoring jun...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.