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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$115K - $122K *

Take ownership of federal position classification by providing expert evaluations and support across all levels. Collaborate with HCMO leadership to navigate complex classification issues, ensuring ef...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by administering and configuring Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll to ensure efficient payroll processing and compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders for optimal system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive payroll excellence by overseeing multi-state, union payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while streamlining processes across diverse business units. Serve as a strategic partne...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $85K *

Optimize financial operations as a key contributor, driving accuracy in reporting and enhancing processes in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate across departments to support compliance and strate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $105K *

Help us optimize financial performance through advanced analysis and modeling. Collaborate with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, providing insights to drive reven...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Empower HR initiatives while providing essential support across corporate COEs. Drive employee engagement, manage talent acquisition, and enhance HR processes to foster a productive, inclusive workpla...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee the execution of global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state and international payrolls. Provide guidance to the payroll team and maintain essential...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by supporting diverse HR functions, enhancing recruitment, fostering a collaborative workplace, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Your expertise will streamline operation...

Today

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

$73K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting employees throughout their lifecycle. You'll facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations in a fast-paced environment, contributing meaningfull...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $93K *

Join a vital role supporting human resources and payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll processing, employee records, and onboarding. Collaborate in a dynamic environment dedi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $108K *

Elevate financial accuracy and drive process improvements within a dynamic team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance reporting efficiencies while ensuring compliance with U.S. GA...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $111K *

Optimize tax operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure accurate payroll tax filings and enhancing overall client satisfaction, while driving strategic initiatives and team performance to achiev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in payroll integrations. Lead a dynamic group to enhance productivity, solve operational challenges, and deliver exceptional client experiences in a fast-paced en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tax compliance in the SaaS sector. As a key player in global tax strategies, you'll manage complex filings and collaborate across functions to drive accurate r...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Optimize tax compliance and reporting processes while leading complex initiatives in a high-growth SaaS environment. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic tax planning and provide expert guidanc...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of our global payroll process across 20+ countries, leading a dedicated team to ensure accurate, compliant pay runs while leveraging AI and automation for a scalable payroll ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across 20+ countries. Lead a diverse payroll team, implement automation, and champion best practices for a best-in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing in-house payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, while supervising payroll staff and streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and accu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $161K *

Unlock potential by optimizing Workday HR/Payroll systems and supporting organizational needs through advanced administration, configuration, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic, hybrid work en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency as you manage accounts payable and billing for a rapidly growing data center division, ensuring timely payments and robust controls acros...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage payroll accounting projects and lead cross-functional initiatives ensuring compliance, efficiency, and process improvements that align with business objectives. Collaborate closely w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate project success by leading advanced project controls for a major transportation initiative. Provide technical support in scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while mentoring junior te...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Workday Payroll expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Drive success through client support and optimization of payroll processes while managing multipl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform the payroll tax landscape by leading operations, ensuring compliance with diverse regulations, and driving continuous process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive payroll tax excellence by leading compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate filings, and enhancing operational efficiency while providing strategic leadership and technical exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.