Payroll Manager
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
At a Glance
Payroll Manager earns an average of $76,250/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.5–6.3 years. Top skills: Payroll Processing, Accounting, Communication.
$76,250/yr
Bachelor's degree
5.5–6.3 years
13
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Median Wage
$66,140/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.3%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Payroll Processing
Accounting
Payroll Systems
Payroll Tax
Payroll Administration
Auditing
External Auditing
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
PeopleSoft Applications
SAP Applications
Finance
ADP Enterprise
Internal Controls
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Common Skills (15)
Communication
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Verbal Communication Skills
Operations
Computer Literacy
Consulting
Planning
Record Keeping
Research
Supervision
Organizational Skills
Certifications (1)
Certified Payroll Professional
Related Specializations
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