Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$74K - $90K *

Pioneer a role as a Payroll Tax Specialist, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll tax operations across jurisdictions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance processes an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $90K *

Unlock potential by ensuring accurate and compliant payroll tax operations. Manage filings across jurisdictions while collaborating with teams to improve processes and resolve inquiries swiftly, contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Drive effective HR processes for a dynamic contingent workforce across multiple states. Oversee hiring, onboarding, immigration, and compliance while enhancing employee experiences and ensuring adhere...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $110K *

Empower payroll excellence by owning US operations and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive the evolution of global payroll while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and best practices across all payrol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading payroll operations in a dynamic legal environment. Manage complex payroll cycles, ensure compliance, and maintain data integrity while collaborating effectively with H...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $125K *

Champion accurate payroll and benefits administration for North America and UK. Ensure compliance and provide exceptional support while enhancing HR systems for improved efficiency and employee satisf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Empower financial futures by leading payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a dynamic fintech environment. Manage domestic and international payroll while supporting the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $105K *

Redefine payroll operations by managing end-to-end processes across regions, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving efficiencies within a dynamic global team. Your expertise will enhance servi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive efficient and compliant multi-state payroll operations, overseeing payroll processing, equity compensation, and reporting while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to applicable la...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $91K *

Support payroll operations by processing payroll accurately for global employees, resolving inquiries, and ensuring compliance. This role enhances internal controls and processes, delivering exception...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $92K *

Join us in shaping HR excellence! As a Payroll Specialist, you'll manage payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy while fostering a thriving workplace where every employee can flourish...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of payroll and compensation in a fast-paced environment. Own end-to-end payroll for a growing organization while collaborating with HR and finance to optimize pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $117K *

Champion the payroll process for over 3000 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Collaborate with Finance and People teams to enhance operations while supporting payroll in a multi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Deliver comprehensive payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees while managing general ledger activities, ensuring compliance, and streamlining workflows for enhanced accuracy and efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Empower our payroll administration by ensuring accuracy and compliance in processing global compensation. Collaborate closely with HR and Finance, managing complex payroll operations in a dynamic envi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $162K *

Contribute to seamless payroll implementations, configuring ADP Workforce Now to meet client needs while ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the process. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $162K *

Join our team to implement payroll systems for new clients, ensuring accurate setup and smooth transitions. Collaborate with project managers and clients to deliver effective payroll solutions and sup...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $162K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll system implementations for new clients. Leverage your expertise in ADP Workforce Now to ensure smooth transitions and effective client support while solving complex...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $162K *

Play a key role in configuring and implementing payroll systems for new clients, ensuring smooth transitions and successful execution of payroll requirements through effective problem-solving and coll...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accounting and payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with internal teams to drive effective financial reporting and implement robust inter...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a key role in payroll processing for a growing U.S. workforce. You will ensure compliant, accurate payroll while collaborating across teams to enhance employee experience in a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration across Canadian operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing process efficiencies while collaboratin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $125K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process enhancement across global platforms. Collaborate with teams to provide insights, troubleshoot issues, and support scalable payr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $120K *

Optimize payroll tax processes by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across jurisdictions, while safeguarding against financial risk and acting as the key liaison with regulatory auth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead and enhance payroll operations across multi-state environments. Drive compliance, streamline processes, and manage teams while supporting organizational growth and partnerships with HR and Financ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.