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Payroll Operations Manager jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and professional services, at every level from payroll specialist lead to senior director, with specializations in multi-state compliance, payroll system implementation, and international payroll. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Serve as primary nursing center contact for all employees' needs with respect to scheduling, timekeeping and payroll.
- Balance nursing center staffing needs, employee schedule preferences, and nursing center financial performance.
- Use software to minimize overtime and nursing agency spend while at the same time ensuring nursing hours per patient day (HPPD) and salary expense is at the appropriate budget level.
- Lead nursing center's Labor Management Team to proactively manage the center's labor management performance against Key Performance Indicators to optimize clinical, financial and human resource operating results.
- Maintain nursing center nursing staff coverage at all times.
- Five plus years of previous work experience preferably in healthcare or long-term care with proven track record in similar position, scheduling, timekeeping, or payroll.
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or related field preferred.
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
- On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
- Serve as primary nursing center contact for all employees' needs with respect to scheduling, timekeeping and payroll.
- Balance nursing center staffing needs, employee schedule preferences, and nursing center financial performance.
- Use software to minimize overtime and nursing agency spend while at the same time ensuring nursing hours per patient day (HPPD) and salary expense is at the appropriate budget level.
- Lead nursing center's Labor Management Team to proactively manage the center's labor management performance against Key Performance Indicators to optimize clinical, financial and human resource operating results.
- Maintain nursing center nursing staff coverage at all times.
- Five plus years of previous work experience preferably in healthcare or long-term care with proven track record in similar position, scheduling, timekeeping, or payroll.
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or related field preferred.
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
- On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll operations manager jobs.
- 5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, including multi-state payrolls
- Proficiency with enterprise payroll platforms such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, or UKG
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation from the American Payroll Association
- Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and year-end reporting
- Experience managing or leading a payroll team and coordinating with HR and Finance stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related business field
Tips for Your Payroll Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify payroll volume on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the scale you've managed. State the number of employees in your payroll cycle, the frequency, and whether you handled multi-state or multi-entity runs. Vague claims like 'managed payroll operations' won't differentiate you from other candidates.
List your payroll system certifications prominently
Certifications in Workday Payroll, ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, or UKG carry real weight in applicant screening. Put them in a dedicated skills or certifications section near the top of your resume, not buried in job descriptions where automated screening may miss them.
Target postings by compliance complexity
Roles at companies operating across multiple states or internationally require deeper compliance knowledge and usually pay more. When reviewing openings, check whether the posting mentions multi-state tax withholding, year-end W-2 reconciliation, or global payroll, and lean into those if your background covers them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists payroll operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a process improvement interview question
Interviewers for payroll operations manager roles consistently ask about a payroll error or inefficiency you identified and fixed. Have a specific example ready that covers what broke, what you changed, and what the measurable outcome was, whether that was a reduction in off-cycle runs or a faster close cycle.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just base
Payroll operations managers often have leverage around bonus timing, remote flexibility, and professional development budgets for recertification. When you receive an offer, ask about the full package before countering so you're negotiating the right number and not leaving non-salary value on the table.
Payroll Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most payroll operations managers?
Intuit, Genesis HealthCare, and DaVita are hiring the most payroll operations managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and payroll service bureaus tend to post the most consistent volume.
How many payroll operations manager jobs are remote?
About 71% of payroll operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on cloud-based payroll systems rather than on-site processes. Positions focused on payroll system administration and compliance analysis tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles that require close coordination with on-site HR or finance teams are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a payroll operations manager?
Start by building hands-on payroll processing experience in an analyst or specialist role, gaining exposure to multi-state tax withholding, garnishments, and year-end reporting. Earning the Certified Payroll Professional designation from the American Payroll Association strengthens your candidacy significantly. Move into a lead or supervisor role to demonstrate people management, then target manager openings at organizations whose payroll complexity matches your experience level.
Can you get a payroll operations manager job without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show readiness for the management component through other evidence. Employers will often consider senior payroll specialists who have trained colleagues, led system implementations, or coordinated cross-functional projects even without a formal direct-report relationship. Emphasize any project leadership, process ownership, or mentorship on your resume, and target smaller organizations where the manager role is a step up from a lead rather than a jump from entry-level.
What does the payroll operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter screen covering your payroll platform experience and team size. A hiring manager interview follows, focused on compliance knowledge, system implementations you've led, and how you've handled payroll errors or audits. A panel or case-study round is common at larger employers, where you may be asked to walk through a payroll reconciliation scenario or describe how you'd manage a system migration.
Where can I find and apply to payroll operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to payroll operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing. New roles are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to openings before they fill.
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