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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$105K - $130K *

Drive plant maintenance excellence by leading a skilled team, managing projects, and optimizing equipment performance to ensure safety, quality, and minimal downtime while fostering a culture of conti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine payroll processes by building and managing US and international payroll systems. Own compliance, tax filings, and month-end close while collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy and effici...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategies and operational excellence across multiple offices. Drive performance through effective budgeting, analysis, and team management while ensuring complia...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a key partner in revenue operations, collaborating with sales leadership to drive growth, manage forecasting, and enhance business strategies across multiple units. Embrace inno...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $130K *

Join us in optimizing payroll processes as a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst. You'll enhance Workday functionality, lead system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effici...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Elevate payroll processes by managing Workday configurations and driving improvements. Collaborate with HR and Accounting to enhance system functionality, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leadin...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing payroll systems in Workday. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that ele...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of accounting operations in a fast-growing company. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes, automate workflows, and ensure accurate reporting while supporting stra...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee U.S. payroll operations and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance for 180+ employees while driving process improvements and collaborating across de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower our team to drive cross-functional IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with management to define project goals, manage resources, and enhance effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional IT initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance project delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $192K *

Transform finance functions by leading finance transformation projects, guiding clients through NetSuite implementations, and developing a high-performing team to deliver exceptional outcomes in a fas...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $192K *

Lead finance transformation projects, guiding clients through modernization and implementation of FaaS solutions. Manage a high-performing team, ensuring quality delivery across multiple projects whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $125K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing Accounts Payable and Expense operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Drive process improvements and collaborate across depart...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing technology projects, managing team members, and ensuring effective communication and reporting tools are developed for management meetings. Thi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead complex software implementation projects, ensuring client success through effective management, relationship building, and innovative solutions tailored to diverse needs across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for client software implementations, ensuring successful integration and client satisfaction. Build strong relationships while navigating diverse industries an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful software implementations. You'll manage complex projects, build client relationships, and ensure long-term success while navigating diverse indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading complex software implementation projects. Manage timelines, expectations, and deliverables while fostering strong client relationships. Thrive in a dynamic environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Drive program success by managing day-to-day operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate progress and mitigate risks...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Oversee and coordinate IT and organizational change projects across the Americas, ensuring alignment with global initiatives. Drive stakeholder engagement and manage project timelines, risks, and depe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Drive the charge in delivering impactful IT and organizational change projects across the Americas. Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and alignment wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance financial operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Lead a team in accurate reporting, payroll, and working capital management while driving process improvements and collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Accounts Payable operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements while managing a dedicat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.