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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$49K - $290K *

Drive program success by overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic 24x7 environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and deliver results whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $290K *

Shape the future of program management by overseeing a critical 24x7 operational environment. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and performance while driving p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Empower teams by driving technical project execution, ensuring deliverables are met through rigorous planning, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management. Your expertise will enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic accounting team through monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Drive financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements while ensuring compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform revenue operations by leading forecasting, governance, and KPI reporting. Manage a diverse team to ensure data integrity and support sales growth, while collaborating across functions to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $179K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy by analyzing BOM costs, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering insights that shape product economics. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and improving financial processes while managing a team for optimal performance and support of eCommerce and wholesale activitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role driving project delivery and portfolio management for mission-critical space defense initiatives, ensuring successful execution and collaboration across multidiscipli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading accounting and financial reporting efforts, ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering team development and process improvement to drive sustainable growth and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive innovation in FP&A processes. Your expertise will enhance executive-level insights while automating workflows and improving reporting efficiency in a dynamic P...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive corporate project controls oversight across multiple countries, consolidating data for executive reporting. Shape standards and governance while enhancing site team capabilities in a dynamic min...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement...

4 days ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Champion the optimization and governance of the Workday platform, ensuring system integrity and compliance while leading a dedicated support team to enhance operational efficiency and align technology...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower cross-functional teams by translating business needs into actionable technology solutions. Drive project management and process optimization initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$193K - $289K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic operations and integration efforts, driving project execution and fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve organizational goals in a complex en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence as you lead complex programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders in a dynam...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by leading complex programs and driving strategic initiatives. This role requires collaboration across functions to ensure successful execution and a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Champion project success by managing scope, budget, and quality while leading a dedicated team through all phases of project execution. Drive profitability and ensure adherence to project requirements...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Oversee project execution by managing scope, budget, and quality while leading a dedicated team through all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and profitability...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Engage in complex federal construction projects, overseeing planning, execution, and closeout phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while managing scope, budget, and quality...

6 days ago

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

$133K - $185K *

Lead the integration of a recent acquisition within Corporate Finance, collaborating cross-functionally to align processes and reporting. Drive complex projects, enhance efficiency with AI tools, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead client relationships and manage tax deliverables, ensuring timely preparation of payroll, tax returns, and financial reports while fostering strong connections with clients to meet their financia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing client relationships and delivering timely tax solutions. As a Tax Manager, you'll prepare tax returns, build client rapport, and ensure compliance while foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and oversee tax preparation, ensuring timely delivery of annual and monthly financial products while fostering strong client connections and providing tailored recommendati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.