Payroll Manager Jobs
Payroll Manager jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services, and professional services, at every level from payroll specialist to senior payroll manager and director, with specializations in multi-state payroll, union payroll, and payroll systems implementation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.
At Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Diamond Ridge—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!
We are conveniently located at 2730 W. Marc Knighton Court Lecanto, FL 34461
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
Health, Dental Vision Insurance- family plan options available
Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance
401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
Direct Deposit Daily Pay Options- Get paid when YOU want
Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
Uniforms Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly learn company’s working structure, culture, policies and strategies.
- Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
- Read, interpret, analyze and apply information
- Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Articulate reasoning behind actions to Director and other management personnel.
- Provide a high level of customer service and drive customer service orientation to staff.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
- 1 + Year Human Resources Experience REQUIRED
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Update records of new staff.
- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
- Compile, organize and maintain documents that tracks all benefits, renewal dates, contacts, and other relevant information.
- Ensure terminated employees are removed from CHRC timely.
- Filing in a timely manner
- Process payroll
- Proficient with the IPS payroll system
Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.
At Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Diamond Ridge—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!
We are conveniently located at 2730 W. Marc Knighton Court Lecanto, FL 34461
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
Health, Dental Vision Insurance- family plan options available
Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance
401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
Direct Deposit Daily Pay Options- Get paid when YOU want
Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
Uniforms Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
#2025
HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly learn company’s working structure, culture, policies and strategies.
- Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
- Read, interpret, analyze and apply information
- Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Articulate reasoning behind actions to Director and other management personnel.
- Provide a high level of customer service and drive customer service orientation to staff.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
- 1 + Year Human Resources Experience REQUIRED
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Update records of new staff.
- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
- Compile, organize and maintain documents that tracks all benefits, renewal dates, contacts, and other relevant information.
- Ensure terminated employees are removed from CHRC timely.
- Filing in a timely manner
- Process payroll
- Proficient with the IPS payroll system
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Who's Hiring
- Intuit14
- Genesis HealthCare10
- Acrisure9
- Huron Consulting6
- Strada5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Technology & Software9
- Education5
- Accounting & Auditing5
- Retail3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as ADP, Workday, or Ceridian
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential preferred
- Experience with year-end processes including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and tax filings
Tips for Your Payroll Manager Job Search
Quantify payroll volume on your resume
Hiring managers want to know the scale you've handled. State the number of employees, pay cycles per year, and states covered rather than describing duties in general terms. Concrete figures make your experience easy to benchmark against the role.
List payroll software by exact product name
Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG Pro, and Paylocity appear on most job postings as hard requirements. Match the exact product names from each posting to your resume so applicant tracking systems surface your application correctly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists payroll manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight multi-state tax compliance experience
Employers with distributed workforces flag multi-state withholding and unemployment tax compliance as a differentiator in job descriptions. If you've handled nexus analysis, state-specific garnishment rules, or local tax jurisdictions, call that out explicitly in your work history.
Prepare a payroll discrepancy scenario for interviews
Interviewers almost always ask how you caught and corrected a payroll error under a tight deadline. Walk through the specific error, your discovery method, the correction process, and what you changed to prevent recurrence. Vague answers lose points fast.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Payroll managers frequently have leverage on schedule flexibility, professional development funding for certifications like CPP or FPC, and bonus eligibility tied to system implementation projects. Know which of those matter to you before the offer conversation starts.
Payroll Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most payroll managers?
The companies hiring the most payroll managers right now include Intuit, Genesis HealthCare, and Acrisure, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and staffing firms tend to carry consistent payroll manager demand due to high headcounts and complex pay structures.
How many payroll manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of payroll manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's strong compatibility with cloud-based payroll platforms. Positions focused on payroll systems administration and multi-state compliance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to weekly on-site workforce management or union environments more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a payroll manager?
Start by building hands-on experience processing payroll as a specialist or coordinator, ideally across multiple states and employee classifications. Earn a payroll-specific credential such as the Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional designation to signal technical depth. Move into a lead or supervisor role to demonstrate people management, then apply to manager-level postings once you can show ownership of full payroll cycles and compliance reporting.
Can you get hired as a payroll manager without prior management experience?
Yes, some employers will hire strong individual contributors into a first payroll manager role if you've led a major system implementation, managed a complex multi-state payroll independently, or held a senior specialist title with significant scope. Frame your resume around the breadth of what you owned rather than the title, and target smaller companies or growth-stage organizations where the manager role is often a working role rather than a people-management seat.
What does the payroll manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen with HR focused on experience level and software familiarity, followed by a technical interview with a payroll director or controller covering compliance scenarios, error correction processes, and system knowledge. A final round often includes a panel with HR and finance stakeholders and may involve a practical exercise such as reconciling a sample payroll register or walking through a year-end close checklist.
Where can I find and apply to payroll manager jobs?
You can find and apply to payroll manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and industry, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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