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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$182K - $345K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and growth of HR and payroll services. Drive client relationships, operational excellence, and innovative solutions while building a high-performing team in...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$182K - $345K *

Drive strategic growth and delivery of HR and payroll services, leading client relationships and operational excellence while building a high-performing team to achieve measurable business outcomes an...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $192K *

Transform the financial landscape by leading a dynamic accounting team, ensuring compliance and excellence in public agency finance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage complex data, and foster profes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform strategic initiatives by partnering with leaders to define and execute business strategies. Drive success through research, problem-solving, and compelling presentations, influencing ADP Can...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by managing financial operations, overseeing cash management, and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with auditors and lead treasury functions to drive financial integrity...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing operations and enhancing quality control. Lead and inspire a dynamic workforce in a fast-paced environment, ensuring on-time delivery and opera...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Elevate accounting operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing financial processes, and developing scalable systems to support organizational growth and accuracy in reporting and compliance...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial planning and analysis by building core forecasting rhythms, providing enterprise insights, and collaborating across decentralized businesses to enhance decision-making and drive op...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize tax strategies, ensuring compliance and excellence in client service. Drive innovation in tax solutions while fostering professional growth and maintaining high perform...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $114K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality standards and financial goals are...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing business valuation engagements, leading financial analysis, and guiding junior staff while ensuring quality and client satisfaction in a dynamic work environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by overseeing comprehensive accounting functions, managing a dynamic team, and ensuring financial accuracy across multiple entities. Play a key role in enhancing processes and dr...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing electrical construction projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Drive competitive e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Deliver impactful electrical construction projects by managing all phases, from estimating to execution. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure client satisfaction, and uphold safety standards while driv...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $124K *

Champion project success by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and driving operational excellence across multiple initiatives while fostering collaboration and accountability...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Lead the charge in project delivery management, overseeing teams and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive operational excellence through coaching, resource coordination, and adherence to PMO...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Lead day-to-day project delivery within the PMO, supervising teams and ensuring adherence to standards. Drive project execution, monitor budgets, and facilitate stakeholder collaboration to achieve de...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Drive project success by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals and deliver high-quality outcomes in a f...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Champion project delivery by supervising teams, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and facilitating resource coordination to achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives in a dynamic environm...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Transform project delivery by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and driving operational excellence to meet departmental goals and strategic objectives...

4 days ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Oversee project delivery within the PMO, guiding teams to meet objectives, manage resources, and ensure adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with strategic go...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead project teams, and drive successful outcomes through ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing accounting and financial reporting for Management Company entities. Lead fiscal operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate, timel...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.