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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$75K - $92K *

Shape the future of finance by managing accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and budget compliance. Collaborate with city staff, maintain fiscal records, and support audits while ensuring accurate f...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $124K *

Serve as a vital Payroll Consultant, leveraging your expertise to support clients' growth and streamline payroll processes, while collaborating with a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to your...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $185K *

Transform client experiences as you manage ERP cloud implementations. Lead teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver tailored technology solutions aligning with client goals. Join us in fostering a coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Drive payroll excellence by leading multifaceted operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes across varied business units in a dynamic environment, while partnering with HR and Finance f...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $196K *

Join a team that's driving finance efficiency through innovative solutions. Collaborate on cross-functional projects to enhance processes and systems, ensuring compliance and delivering impactful resu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance in a remote, multi-time zone environment while leading and mentoring accounting staff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Oversee payroll processing for multi-company operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in record-keeping while providing support for corporate financial initiatives and employee compensation manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $116K *

Drive the efficiency of accounts payable operations, ensuring precise invoice processing, accurate vendor management, and compliance with accounting standards, while leading staff in a dynamic, fast-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting and enhancing the PeopleSoft HCM platform. Collaborate with HR and technical teams to deliver functional solutions for Time and Labor and Payroll processing, driving...

4 days ago

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

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative IT support solutions. You'll run and install essential hardware systems while ensuring optimal functionality. Your expertise will help shape effic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K *

Oversee all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring timely and compliant processing. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to maintain payroll integrity and implement process improvements, while manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead transformative Workday Payroll implementations, guiding cross-functional teams while mentoring consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes and nurturing long-term client partnerships in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, leading teams and driving high-quality outcomes while fostering client partnerships and developing consultants to strengthen overall practice capab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Drive payroll tax compliance through expert research, teamwork, and proactive documentation. Ensure operational integrity while navigating regulations and optimizing tax systems, actively supporting a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Drive exceptional client service by overseeing complex tax assignments, managing multiple engagements, and leading a team of associates. Ensure compliance with tax laws while identifying opportunities...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead multiple tax projects and manage client engagements while ensuring exceptional service. Bring your expertise in complex tax returns, technical compliance, and team supervision to drive efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $110K *

Innovate payroll accounting and tax management for North America, leading a team to ensure compliance and accuracy. Oversee budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting, while driving process improveme...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $107K *

Reimagine client interactions by managing collections, resolving payment issues, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while collaborating with attorneys and internal teams to drive timely payments and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $107K *

Drive efficient collections processes by managing client accounts and resolving payment issues while collaborating closely with internal teams to maintain accurate records and foster strong client rel...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you enhance Oracle Fusion HCM capabilities, partnering with HR teams to optimize processes and user experiences. Drive scalable, secure solutions while supporting various modu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $107K *

Accelerate progress at managing client accounts, resolving payment issues, and ensuring timely collections. Collaborate with internal teams to maintain precise records while monitoring outstanding bal...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $95K *

Join our dynamic accounting team to drive growth and enhance processes in a fast-paced healthcare organization. You will play a key role in supporting a scalable accounting infrastructure through acqu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Partner with us to ensure accurate payment processing and compliance in a collaborative team. This role involves managing trust accounts and financial records, contributing to audit readiness and oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $127K *

Transform retirement planning for clients through personalized education, engagement, and support. Drive enrollment, improve savings, and enhance participant investment understanding across a diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.