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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$74K - $164K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. As an Accounting Manager, you'll lead process improvements, oversee financial reporting, and ensure compliance while foster...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead diverse capital projects in the electric utility sector, ensuring safe execution and adherence to corporate policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive product innovation by leading integrations and eligibility solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance health plan connectivity and deliver measurable outcomes. Your expertise will shape scal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of Treasury and Accounting, managing cash forecasting, customer collections, and disbursements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial inte...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $145K *

Lead transformative IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate across departments to translate business needs into actionable plans while mana...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $122K *

Transform the in-flight experience by leading medium-sized projects, ensuring alignment of technical, cost, quality, and delivery goals while fostering collaboration across teams to achieve successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects, ensuring quality delivery, and managing integrated teams. Oversee contract services, report on progress, and coordinate activities to achieve strategic go...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by driving financial performance and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance profitability and operational excellence across a global organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving financial performance and strategic planning. Lead FP&A initiatives, enhance reporting processes, and support business decisions through data analysis and collaboration with...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $149K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing key accounting processes. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced environment while mentorin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic accounts payable team, enhancing operations, and driving strategic improvements in expense management and supplier onboarding while fostering talent and embracing...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic Payroll Team, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance while providing strategic guidance to employees and managers across the organization. Drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into actionable insights. This pivotal role enhances decision-making and performance while ensuring financial discipline and governance across functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $201K *

Manage financial operations by driving excellence in credit management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reporting. Collaborate across functions to enhance service delivery and ensure complia...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform operational processes by leading audits and assessments, mentoring teams, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful business insights and high-quality results in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in manufacturing processes. Oversee daily production operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $165K *

Grow your career with a leadership role driving fund administration services for private equity clients. Oversee onboarding, financial reporting, and audits while developing high-performing teams and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $168K *

Manage the capital accounting for innovative projects, defining policies and processes to ensure accurate asset allocation and compliance. Collaborate with teams to establish a repeatable system that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $168K *

Unlock your potential by leading tax strategies for AEC clients, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. Drive team growth and foster client relationships while navigating complex tax...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $168K *

Transform client tax strategies in the AEC industry by leading engagements, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a team. Drive process improvements and foster long-term relationships while advising on i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $154K *

Drive strategic tax solutions for AEC clients, leading engagements and fostering relationships. Oversee compliance, audits, and team development while implementing advanced strategies to minimize liab...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading tax strategies for AEC clients, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. Drive team growth, manage complex engagements, and foster long-term client relations...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $215K *

Optimize tax strategies and solutions for diverse clients to navigate complex challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team, offer strategic advice, and ensure compliance while fostering professional gr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $179K *

Grow your career with a dynamic finance team that drives strategic decisions through data analysis, financial modeling, and process improvements, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting while co...

1 week ago

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

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.