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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$117K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing teams to achieve operational excellence and financial goals. Drive people development and resource mobilization while adapting strategies to meet evolving challenges in a d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $150K *

Drive pre-construction management and client relationships to ensure project success. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and compliance while collaborating with superintendents to deliver high-quality res...

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance organizational performance through effective management frameworks, KPI development, and strategic collaboration with leaders, ensuring alignment of goals and measurable out...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive accounting excellence by managing month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a dedicated team. Ensure accuracy and compliance in all accounting functions to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $111K *

Lead the charge in financial excellence by overseeing fiscal operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing budget management. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide transparency and insights that...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Engage clients and lead fund management with strategic oversight, ensuring financial accuracy and optimal staff utilization while mentoring junior team members and driving business development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing large-scale capital design and construction projects in higher education and municipal sectors. Oversee planning, design, procurement, and construction phases to e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $183K *

Oversee the development and implementation of projects, ensuring effective management and communication with stakeholders while applying project management principles to achieve successful outcomes...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $99K *

Drive your career forward by leading HR initiatives, ensuring compliance, and supporting management in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance organizational capabilities and foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $90K *

Analyze financial data and trends to drive strategic planning and improve business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insightful reports and enhance performance metrics for o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Champion financial integrity as you lead an accounting team to deliver accurate reporting, compliance, and process improvements in a dynamic construction environment. Drive operational excellence whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Explore accounting mastery by managing share-based compensation, pensions, and more in a dynamic finance team. Drive compliance and enhance processes to excel as a public company while collaborating c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of Accounts Payable operations in a global shared services environment, enhancing efficiency and controls while partnering across Finance, Procurement, and IT to deliver high-quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $117K *

Lead the charge in financial management for a dynamic organization, overseeing accounting functions, budgeting, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic growth and ensure accurat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $206K *

Contribute to shaping competitive compensation programs that attract and retain top talent. Lead a team of professionals, oversee enterprise initiatives, and leverage data to enhance decision-making a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower our project management team by leading complex engineering programs, enhancing processes, and fostering client relationships. Drive successful project delivery while mentoring staff and shapin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing electrical construction projects, overseeing cost estimates, schedules, and operational activities while ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders thro...

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

$106K - $162K *

Lead a high-performing General Accounting team ensuring financial integrity, timely reporting, and policy governance. Drive transformation through data and AI, simplifying processes while developing t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $130K *

Champion payroll transformation by optimizing Workday systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through innovative solutions and strategic collaboration across departments...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of payroll systems by managing Workday configurations, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance payroll capabilities and implement scalable...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Drive payroll excellence by owning Workday systems, leading improvements, and ensuring compliance through expert configuration and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex challenges into sca...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial accuracy and reporting as you lead a dynamic accounting team, ensuring timely month-end closes and insightful executive reporting while leveraging AI for process improvements and o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing accounting functions. Collaborate with staff to enhance financial reporting and deliv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $98K *

Shape the future of payroll processing by analyzing, auditing, and resolving complex employee compensation issues while utilizing SAP software to ensure accuracy and compliance across a nationwide wor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.