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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$90K - $120K *

Elevate HR operations in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment by managing talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Foster strong relationships and support organizat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of HR initiatives, advising leaders and associates across multiple locations. Drive strategic employment relations, manage associate issues, and leverage analytics to enhance workforce...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $239K *

Champion technical accounting excellence by guiding complex GAAP research, collaborating with leadership, and enhancing financial reporting practices. Drive impactful analysis and training while overs...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $212K *

Optimize lifecycle marketing initiatives by leading transformative projects that enhance customer journeys across multiple channels. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive business growth and imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process. Drive success in a global environment while mentoring others and ensuring project goals align with cu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project delivery by managing medium-large IT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high-quality project doc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering projects for the Food & Beverage sector, ensuring successful execution from scope development to installation. Foster client relationships and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Develop and manage productivity improvement projects, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis across finance and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and deliver i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Drive productivity improvements by managing finance projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and analyzing data to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of initiatives across the organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial solutions while ensuring compliance and ethical standards. Collaborate with clients and lenders to drive finance income and enhance dea...

3 weeks ago

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

$94K - $141K *

Champion tax compliance and advisory services, guiding clients through complex challenges while mentoring staff and enhancing team capabilities. Drive business growth and foster meaningful client rela...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $139K *

Champion growth by delivering tax and advisory services to small businesses. Collaborate with leadership, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships while driving efficiency and compliance in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Champion accurate payroll processing and compliance while leading system implementations. Collaborate with teams and vendors to optimize operations and ensure timely salary distribution, enhancing emp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in payroll excellence by ensuring timely, accurate processing and compliance. Collaborate with teams and vendors to implement innovative payroll solutions while enhancing employee sati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion accurate payroll processing and compliance while managing third-party vendor relationships. Drive payroll technology projects and ensure seamless integration of policies, enhancing employee s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior staff, and enhance your expertise in LIHTC compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project management by coordinating schedules, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with teams to meet objectives efficiently while maintaining organ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to drive mastery in global tax provision and U.S. compliance. This role combines technical expertise in tax accounting with operational execution, enhancing reporting and governance in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead benefits and payroll programs, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering a culture of exceptional employee experiences and strategic partnerships acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $175K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in audit strategy, managing client engagements and developing teams. Drive client satisfaction while navigating complex accounting concepts and fostering strong...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K *

Champion employee benefits administration by overseeing programs, managing self-insured plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive efficiency and enhance employee experience through effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations across multiple departments, ensuring service quality and team development while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance efficiency and member experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax solutions while mentoring talent and managing client relationships. Drive strategic tax planning and ensure compliance in a collaborative env...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $148K *

Manage commissioning and QA/QC projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. Collaborate with teams to review designs, conduct testing, and support business development efforts while ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to lead project management efforts, ensuring effective communication, budget oversight, and safety compliance while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to deliver hig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.