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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$160K - $180K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Oversee payroll processing, collaborating with vendors, and mentoring payroll staff to drive continu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Drive payroll operations for 1,000+ employees across multiple states. Lead compliance, manage outsourcing, and optimize processes leveraging Workday. Mentor a payroll specialist while innovating solut...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading payroll operations for 1,000+ employees across multiple states. Drive compliance and optimization while managing vendor relationships and mentoring team members for cont...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Transform total rewards practices into a data-driven, tech-enabled function by leveraging AI and automation. Collaborate with teams to optimize compensation processes, ensuring competitive and equitab...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of comprehensive benefits, retirement, and payroll programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a complex multi-state environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance the...

3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $108K *

Shape the future of financial reporting and analysis by leading month-end close activities, mentoring a team, and driving process improvements in a dynamic accounting environment. Play a pivotal role...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $108K *

Contribute to essential month-end close activities and financial reporting while engaging in process improvements and supporting audits. Collaborate with the accounting team to deliver high-quality re...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering exceptional financial planning and analysis. Drive strategic initiatives with executive-level reporting, insightful analysis, and collaboration across financ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$55K - $110K *

Advance global payroll integrity by leading systems architecture and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate processes, manage audits, and mentor team members while impacting pay...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $89K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive payroll and HR functions, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while serving as the primary expert for faculty, staff, and students in a collaborati...

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

$149K - $183K *

Champion innovative technical solutions for global payroll and benefits, leading end-to-end product execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery and alignment with business g...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $107K *

Drive payroll accuracy and efficiency for employees by managing the payroll process and overseeing benefits. Collaborate with HR on board actions while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate payroll processes with adherence to regulations. This role encompasses auditing, personnel administration, and system management, ensuring complianc...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape and execute comprehensive HR strategies and operations while supporting employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding for an evolving organization...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $113K *

Help us streamline global payroll operations while ensuring compliance and enhancing efficiency. This role involves coordination across departments, managing payroll for multiple regions, and collabor...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $89K *

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing while leading a team of specialists. Drive best practices for efficiency and compliance, fostering a collaborative environment to me...

Westmount, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $87K *

Manage payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while providing guidance on complex discrepancies. Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Advance inclusive HR strategies by collaborating with leadership to improve employee engagement, talent management, and compliance across business units while fostering a culture aligned with organiza...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $106K *

Unlock your career potential by managing and enhancing a dynamic investment portfolio. Collaborate with diverse finance teams to streamline financial performance and drive strategic growth in a vibran...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive contract renewals, enhance customer relationships, and implement scalable processes. Your leadership and analytical skills will contribute to expanding user...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Empower our workforce by delivering essential HR support and driving engagement initiatives. Your expertise will enhance talent acquisition, manage complex HR processes, and analyze metrics to shape a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $118K *

Join our dynamic operations team to tackle program management challenges, ensure timely deliverables, and foster cross-functional collaboration for continuous improvement while driving impactful resul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $118K *

Lead the charge in shaping effective operational strategies, managing complex programs, and ensuring timely, within-budget project completions. Utilize exceptional communication and leadership skills...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $86K *

Empower our team as you provide comprehensive HR support, enhancing employee experiences and driving organizational initiatives. Collaborate across functions to streamline processes and foster a posit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Manage the Rippling HRIS platform to enhance HR processes and drive data-driven insights across teams. Collaborate with HR and leadership to maintain data integrity and compliance while optimizing sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.