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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$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert general ledger support and solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with clients to resolve issues, enhance their experience, and ensure data a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees. Utilize your skills in multi-state payroll and foster a collaborative environment while deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $113K *

Collaborate to enhance payroll operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving process improvements and system upgrades to meet operational excellence...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive employee engagement and operational success as a vital Senior HR partner, providing expert support in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance while leading initi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy in wage calculations, and streamlining processes while collaborating with HR and Finance teams to enhance payroll efficiency and res...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the employee experience through operational excellence, HR support, and collaboration. You'll partner with leaders on HR initiatives, resolve employee issues...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to seamless client integrations by leading data conversions for broker-dealers. Analyze complex datasets, support data accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Lead the charge in executing comprehensive payroll services, ensuring compliance and accuracy for multi-state payroll, while fostering client relationships and identifying issues proactively to delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $200K *

Join us to drive sales growth by developing new client relationships and expanding our market share through effective prospecting and tailored solutions, working closely with decision makers to meet t...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Take ownership of the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to managing interviews. Partner closely with HR to identify talent needs and ensure a seamless experience for candidates...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $89K *

Join us to enhance aviation safety and efficiency by executing critical airspace initiatives, leveraging modern technology and data-driven solutions within a dynamic federal environment, focused on op...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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

$75K - $103K *

Transform payroll accounting processes by analyzing reconciliations, collaborating with divisions, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Enhance efficiency through technology and support reporting while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.