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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$129K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of delivery management, leading diverse teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of innovative Front Office Applications within a comple...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Oversee the management of complex captive insurance portfolios, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy. Act as a key liaison with clients and senior management while mentoring team members and pre...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving technology initiatives across business systems, applications, and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, leveraging AI tools to enhance e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance automation projects in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Lead financial operations by optimizing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Champion compliance and enhance customer service while developing a high-performing finance team to drive opera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing tax compliance and advisory work, enhancing client relationships, and building service teams while ensuring superior delivery and developing business prospects in the manuf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate tax compliance and advisory services by leading client relationships, managing teams, and driving business development efforts to ensure superior client service. Engage in research, consult...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Oversee tax compliance and advisory services, enhance client relationships, and lead teams to provide exceptional service while developing new business opportunities in diverse sectors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory services, enhancing client relationships while leading multi-disciplined teams. Develop staff, contribute to business development, and ensure superior...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project planning and execution, ensuring quality control, resource allocation, and client satisfaction across multiple construction projects while managing budgets and timelines effe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll solutions by leading Workday Payroll implementations, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior consultants to enhance client efficiency and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful completion of capital construction projects by managing scope, scheduling, and costs. Collaborate with specialists to ensure compliance and effective communication with stakeholde...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $191K *

Lead product strategy and execution by driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Own the product lifecycle, prioritize impactful features, and leverage customer insights to ali...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and elevate construction projects from handoff to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality assurance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes while leading...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the maintenance team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Oversee preventative maintenance programs, manage contractors, ensure operational compliance, and handle budget controls while foste...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $122K *

Empower your career by leading transformative finance projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, compliance, and impactful financial strategies that align with organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing national account operations to ensure top-tier facility maintenance services, driving team performance and customer satisfaction while overseeing financial objectives acros...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee accounts receivable processes, ensuring effective internal controls, managing credit terms, and driving efficiency improvements while leading a small team to achieve fin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Champion seamless Fund Accounting operations by leading process improvement and tech automation efforts to enhance key workflows. Collaborate across teams to translate needs into solutions, driving st...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of our compensation strategy by evaluating and redesigning structures to align with performance and business goals. Collaborate with leadership to create a transparent, equitable p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative motor driver projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize global payroll operations by leading a diverse team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience through accurate processing and innovative improvements across multiple countries...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by guiding the financial health of large construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting, risk management, and timely billing, while fostering...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure competitive, equitable programs while driving continuous improvement and complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize global compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure competitive, equitable programs while driving continuous improvement and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.