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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$125K - $150K *

Transform the controllership landscape by leading complex initiatives that enhance scalability, governance, and public-company readiness. Collaborate with Finance leadership to establish sustainable p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic payroll leadership, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across diverse properties. Drive efficiency and team development while managing multi-state payroll proc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building long-term customer relationships while optimizing operations. As a Business Manager, you'll drive strategic growth, manage key accounts, and collaborate across teams to enh...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead a multi-billion dollar campus project, overseeing project controls, team management, and client relationships. Drive project success from start-up to close-out while ensuring safety and quality s...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills to support financial integrity...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of IT management by leading a high-performing team, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving innovative solutions that deliver value to customers and foster a collaborative cul...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $135K *

Shape the future of finance by leading our accounting team, managing financial processes, and driving improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting and internal controls while mento...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Elevate client success by leading end-to-end product rollouts, ensuring seamless coordination across teams. Drive project visibility and accountability while fostering strong stakeholder relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial leadership and strategic analysis to enhance business performance. Collaborate with management to control costs, achieve budget goals, and improve operational processes while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping compensation strategies to enhance talent attraction, retention, and organizational growth. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring compliance and equity while delivering...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$129K - $209K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality Front Office Applications by managing diverse teams, ensuring budget adherence, and driving innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across multipl...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $146K *

Transform your career by leading large-scale construction projects, ensuring profitability and timely completion while fostering strong relationships with teams and clients. Drive innovation in the me...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Reposted 4 days 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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   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...

4 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...

5 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 4 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...

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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.