Explore Payroll Specialist Jobs

Find Payroll Specialist opportunities that match your experience in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support. Ladders features vetted professional roles with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership-level positions for payroll experts.

What Payroll Specialists Do

Payroll Specialists help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Their work may include managing payroll cycles, reviewing time and attendance data, maintaining employee records, resolving pay questions, and preparing payroll reports. Depending on the organization and role level, they may also oversee payroll systems, coordinate with HR and finance teams, and support audits.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and knowledge of payroll processes and applicable regulations. Experience with payroll platforms, HRIS tools, spreadsheet analysis, tax and benefits deductions, reconciliations, and multi-state or international payroll can be valuable. Senior roles may require team leadership, process improvement, and experience managing complex payroll operations.

Payroll Specialist Career Opportunities

Payroll career paths can lead to senior payroll specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership roles. Opportunities vary by industry and organization size, with responsibilities shaped by workforce complexity, systems, and regulatory requirements. Browse current listings to find roles aligned with your background and career goals.

Find $100K+ Payroll Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare positions, and identify openings that fit your payroll expertise and next career step.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$103K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic payroll team in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across multiple states and entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with HR and Finance for se...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Empower our payroll team to deliver accurate and compliant multi-state payroll operations while leading process improvements and partnerships with key stakeholders to meet business objectives and enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations across a multi-state organization. Ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing while coaching a team, managing complex issues, and collaborating with HR and fin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across diverse employee populations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Manage a dedicated team while implementing process improvements and supporting multi-state p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Transform payroll operations by leading diverse teams, overseeing compliance, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payroll delivery for a multi-state organization, while collaborating across funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality payroll services by leading complex payroll operations and mentoring a skilled team. Drive compliance, manage implementations, and partner with key stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead payroll operations across a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee team performance, manage payroll implementations, and collaborate with HR and finance to enhance pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Engage with us to enhance benefits administration across the Americas. You'll manage BAU activities, support renewals, and collaborate with HR and payroll teams to ensure compliance and operational ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and prepare financial reports and disclosures, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and bond agreements while collaborating with management, auditors, and participants to drive timely and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $120K *

Transform payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing, maintaining records, and supporting compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and respond to employee inquiries, all while u...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $250K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Revenue Recognition Accounting Team. Lead technical accounting initiatives, collaborate across functions, and drive continuous improvement in a transformative...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead and optimize bookkeeping and client success operations by mentoring teams, ensuring smooth onboarding, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven insights and proactive engagement st...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP payroll support, ensuring seamless integration, and driving enhancements aligned with business requirements and best practices for optimal operational efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Champion payroll accuracy by processing bi-weekly payroll, managing employee changes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with HR to support initiatives and maintain meticulous recor...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project deployments, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Drive organizational readiness and mitigate risks while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $120K *

Support payroll operations by processing employee compensation, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy in payments. Collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies and enhance payroll wor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $130K *

Champion payroll transformation by optimizing Workday systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through innovative solutions and strategic collaboration across departments...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of payroll systems by managing Workday configurations, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance payroll capabilities and implement scalable...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $130K *

Drive payroll excellence by owning Workday systems, leading improvements, and ensuring compliance through expert configuration and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex challenges into sca...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $120K *

Manage payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records. Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure timely payments and compliance. Utilize strong organizational skills to handle confidential...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead payroll operations in a large organization, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Leverage your expertise in Workday and healthcare payroll to drive strategic initiatives and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $223K *

Elevate your career by leading payroll operations across the US and Canada. Drive compliance, enhance processes, and empower your team during a period of growth while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to enhance client onboarding experiences by leveraging your analytic and project management skills. You'll simplify complex information, build trust, and implement HCM solutions, ensuring clie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion client success by leveraging your analytical and project management skills to deliver exceptional onboarding experiences for HCM products, ensuring clients confidently utilize our solutions w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower clients by leveraging your analytical and project management skills to create exceptional onboarding experiences. Collaborate with teams to implement HCM solutions, ensuring client satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Specialist do?question toggle

    A Payroll Specialist helps process payroll accurately and on schedule, maintains payroll records, reviews time and pay data, addresses employee questions, and may prepare reports or support compliance and audits.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value payroll experience, careful handling of confidential data, familiarity with payroll or HRIS software, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of relevant payroll procedures and regulations.

  • What skills are important for a Payroll Specialist?question toggle

    Attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, organization, communication, and problem-solving are important. Experience with payroll systems, reconciliations, reporting, and complex or multi-state payroll may also be useful.

  • What career paths are available for Payroll Specialists?question toggle

    Payroll Specialists may advance into senior specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership positions, depending on their experience and interests.

  • Are there Payroll Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior payroll and payroll leadership opportunities. Availability and requirements vary by employer and location.