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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$80K - $110K *

Accelerate payroll excellence by managing full operations and compliance across multiple states. Leverage expertise in federal and state regulations to streamline processes and ensure accuracy, while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud systems reliability and scalability, driving continuous improvement in a modern SaaS environment. Lead technical initiatives to optimize Kubernetes, CI/CD processe...

US-AnywhereIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive the evolution of our platform as a Senior Platform Engineer, enhancing reliability, scalability, and security in a dynamic environment. Lead technical initiatives, support cloud systems, and ena...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage daily bank balances and cash flow. Leverage your treasury expertise to ensure liquidity and financial stability through effective analysis, reporting, and coordinatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead the development and administration of comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals to enhance employee satisfaction and drive business success...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Lead the optimization and reporting for Workday Compensation solutions, driving data analytics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, accurate compensation processes that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $103K *

Support clients by processing full-cycle payroll while ensuring compliance and data accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders, identify issues, and provide solutions, all while maintaining confidentiali...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Transform payroll processes by leveraging expertise in multi-state payroll compliance, client support, and advanced software. Collaborate with clients and team members to streamline workflows and deve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Empower your payroll expertise in a collaborative role that enhances client relationships and ensures compliance across multiple states. Utilize your problem-solving skills to streamline processes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Specialist, expertly managing multi-state payroll processes while ensuring compliance and enhancing client relationships in a collaborative environment. Your...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by analyzing business needs and bridging gaps with technological solutions. You'll translate requirements into system design and ensure data reliability while driving improvements and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a key finance role, managing P&L, cash flow and financial metrics while collaborating with leadership to enhance decision-making and performance in a dynamic business environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Unlock strategic labor and employment solutions by providing impactful legal guidance. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to manage workplace matters, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance, fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in tax operations management, ensuring compliance and optimizing strategies while supervising a dynamic team and enhancing financial efficiency. Drive impactful change in compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Manage pipeline growth across industrial sectors in Ontario, collaborating with clients to drive AI-enabled transformations from engineering to operations while leading consultative sales for multi-mi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $122K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll systems and processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multi-jurisdiction payroll environments, while collaborating with cross-functional te...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $158K *

Join us to oversee the execution of our engineering programs, enhancing schedule predictability and reducing risks through informed planning, while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance daily payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading the payroll team to deliver customer-focused support and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $161K *

Champion payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in government contracting settings while leading and mentoring a skilled team in a hybrid work environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$139K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing HR service delivery by analyzing complex inquiries, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements to support the employee lifecycle while adhering to compli...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K *

Optimize human resource functions by processing requisitions, maintaining confidentiality, and managing data in HRIS. Collaborate with managers on job evaluations and applicant support while ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Manage complex accounting activities ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Collaborate with various departments to enhance internal controls and provide expert guidance on compensation and ben...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex accounting activities and regulatory reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance internal controls, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $105K *

Engage with senior leadership to drive data-driven decision-making, optimizing sales operations through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automation. Leverage expertise in SQL and BI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $138K *

Champion employee satisfaction by supporting U.S. and international benefit plans. Collaborate with vendors and HR while ensuring compliance and delivering excellent customer service through effective...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.