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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$81K - $122K *

Transform documentation processes by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support seamless integration of doc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive fixed asset accounting excellence, ensuring compliance and financial integrity while partnering with senior leadership on strategic capital initiatives to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic accounting team to own month-end close and financial reporting for domestic and international subsidiaries, driving process improvements and shaping financial controls as the organizati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial integrity and accuracy. Oversee accounting operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead financial operations, manage payroll, and ensure compliance across multiple locations while supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence by managing payroll, HR, and accounting functions across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading a skilled team in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead global product costing initiatives, enhance financial processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence across manufacturing and finance opera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $235K *

Innovate the Frontline Worker Network for UKG Ready, driving strategy and execution for financial wellness benefits, enhancing user experiences, and scaling B2B2C offerings alongside cross-functional...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $95K *

Shape organizational culture by leading HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, talent acquisition, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that attract and retain t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll operations for 13,000 employees across Canada. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, improve processes, and deliver accurate payroll while col...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll operations for 13,000 employees across Canada. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Join us to drive payroll excellence for 5,500 employees across the U.S. by managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes with a focus on continuous improvement and collabor...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Deliver impactful payroll solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, ensure compliance, and enhance the employee experi...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $103K *

Elevate payroll accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic role supporting U.S. operations for 5,500+ employees. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and drive compliance in payroll management whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's leading complex tax engagements, managing workflows, and delivering exceptional client service while fostering collaboration and professional growth in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll processes and systems. Drive a motivated team to ensure compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement while collaborating across departments to align pay...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance financial reporting and payroll processes while leading a team. Drive efficiency through system improvements and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with management to del...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Finance landscape by architecting automation solutions and enhancing data integrity. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and leverage AI for innovative f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis for the Dining Division. Collaborate with executives and field teams to ensure accurate reporting and drive operational improvements, enhanc...

2 weeks ago

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

$142K - $178K *

Empower payroll technology solutions by leading system administration, integration, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure data accuracy, and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $178K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll technology, ensuring robust system performance while driving enhancements and integrations across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize processes, imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project management excellence. Lead initiatives, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project success through effective planning and execution in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $147K *

Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity in financial reporting and supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $147K *

Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity in financial reporting and supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.