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 *

Advance financial accuracy by leading month-end close processes, overseeing reporting, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate across diverse business units to drive continuous improvement and de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading accounting integrations and transformations. Collaborate across functions to enhance financial processes, ensuring smooth transitions for newly acquired businesses while...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Empower global tax strategy by managing international compliance, optimizing efficiency, and leading a high-performing team. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate complex tax regulations and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion efficiency in our Accounts Payable department by overseeing operations, training staff, and enhancing workflows. Drive accuracy and timeliness while managing vendor relationships and integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $253K *

Transform businesses by managing Oracle software advisory and implementation services. Lead project strategies, engage with executives, and drive successful technology solutions for enterprise clients...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizations by managing software advisory services, enhancing technology investments, and driving profitability through strategic planning and compliance. Lead project delivery, engage with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead high-profile construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Drive project strategies, planning, and im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a key financial partner, driving strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to enhance decision-making and build robust financial systems that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of client engagements by managing multiple projects, mentoring staff, and driving business development. Leverage your expertise in accounting and tax to deliver high-quality service w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Champion payroll accuracy by processing bi-weekly payroll, managing employee changes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with HR to support initiatives and maintain meticulous recor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance quoting processes, drive CPQ improvements, and ensure compliance across sales operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline go-to-market strategies and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform HR operations by leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize systems, enhance reporting, and drive strategic decision-making. Lead a team to ensure data integrity and compliance whi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $85K *

Elevate the finance function by overseeing billing, collections, and discounts. Lead a remote team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in high-volume transactions while designing processes and leveragin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$57K - $107K *

Help us drive innovation by managing resources, schedules, and quality standards in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components while adhering to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation management. Oversee strategy, governance, and market benchmarking while advising leaders and enhancing pay practices. Lead a dedicated team to ensure equitab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing comprehensive compensation programs, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices. Collaborate with leaders and HR to drive strategy, governance, and team development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy by managing programs that ensure competitive, equitable pay practices. Collaborate with leaders and HR partners while developing your team and driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping competitive compensation strategies and programs. Manage processes, advise leaders, and enhance team performance while ensuring compliance and equity across the organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading project execution and coordinating diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, resolve issues, and suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering mission-critical projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution while supporting customer KPIs and resolving operationa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to oversee financial activities, develop strategies, and guide decision-making. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and drive business objectives while managing budgets and for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence through leadership in Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality, while managing budgets and fostering talent to maximize production efficienc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by managing commercialization projects from concept to market launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely and budget-friendly product deployments that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $130K *

Transform payroll and employment tax operations by ensuring compliance and accuracy across jurisdictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support the growth of innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive payroll accuracy and compliance by collaborating with HR and finance teams. Ensure timely processing, reconciliations, and audits while enhancing payroll procedures and supporting employee benef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.